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Best hospitals and doctors for esophageal stenosis treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Esophageal stricture diagnosis
4014.18
Conservative treatment of esophageal stricture with endoscopic dilatation and ​stents implantation
4610
General therapeutic rehabilitation
0.00
According to the Focus magazine, the Brothers of Mercy Hospital Munich ranks among the top German hospitals in the Federal State of Bavaria! The hospital is a modern medical facility with the highest level of medical care and long traditions. The hospital operates on the basis of the Technical University of Munich and the German
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The St. Joseph Hospital Haan has a long history of providing top-class medical services and tender care for patients in accordance with Catholic principles. The priority clinical focuses include cardiology, pulmonology, gastroenterology, oncology, endocrinology, general and abdominal surgery, endocrine surgery, hernia repair sur
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The St. Remigius Hospital Opladen Leverkusen provides medical services in accordance with the highest standards. It is part of the Kplus Group, which unites more than twenty medical facilities. All hospitals of the group are not only distinguished by high-quality healthcare services, but also adhere to the Christian beliefs. The
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According to the well-known Focus magazine, the Hospital Garmisch-Partenkirchen ranks among the top medical facilities in Bavaria! The hospital is a modern medical complex that combines a long history, glorious traditions and state of-the-art innovations. The hospital operates on the basis of Ludwig Maximilian University of Muni
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The Schlosspark Hospital Berlin began its work in 1970 and, during this time, has gained an excellent reputation not only in Germany but also in the international medical arena. The Schlosspark Hospital Berlin is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin, which is one of the best medical centers in Europe an
The Medical Park Gebze Hospital is a progressive medical facility, which diagnoses and treats patients in almost all fields of modern medicine. The hospital is part of the prestigious Medical Park Hospitals Group, which unites 28 advanced medical centers in various cities of Turkey and is one of the leading providers of medical
The Assuta Hospital Tel Aviv was opened in 2009 and today it is one of the largest, modern hospitals with the highest treatment success rates in Israel. The сlinical practice is based on the use of the state-of-art technologies in the world of medicine. The compliance with the high level of medical care and cooperation with the
The Gaziosmanpasa Hospital of Yeniyuzyil University is a private maximum care medical facility with the high standards of patient care. The hospital began its activities in 1992 and during this time has gained an excellent reputation in Turkey and in many other countries of the world.
The RKM 740 Gastroenterology Clinic Duesseldorf is a modern medical facility where patients with gastrointestinal diseases can receive effective medical care. The clinic specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the entire spectrum of gastroenterological diseases, with a special emphasis on oncological pathologi
ISAR Hospital Munich
ISAR Hospital Munich
Overall rating9.2 / 10
The ISAR Hospital Munich first opened its doors to patients in March 2008 and took a leading position among the top medical facilities in the city of Munich in a short time. The hospital embodies a progressive concept of international medical care: diagnostics and treatment are carried out using the latest medical advances, whil
According to the reputable Focus magazine, the Schoen Clinic Duesseldorf is one of the top medical facilities in North Rhine-Westphalia and is also one of the best Spinal Surgery Centers in Germany. The Schoen Clinic Duesseldorf is recognized as a leading medical facility that provides high-quality medical care with an emphasis
Beta Clinic Bonn
Beta Clinic Bonn
Overall rating9.7 / 10
The Beta Clinic Bonn is a modern private healthcare facility with 20 specialized departments. In addition, the clinic cooperates with 30 independent doctors of various specializations, most of whom have their own private practices. The doors of the clinic first opened for patients in 2008. Since that time, the medical facility h
The Gastroenterology Clinic Dr. med. Christof Pfundstein Munich positions itself as a modern, highly specialized medical facility for the prevention, diagnostics, and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. The clinic is a private practice headed by Dr. med. Christof Pfundstein, who is board-certified in gastroenterology and has
The Cancer Center Frankfurt am Main in cooperation with the Goethe University is a modern medical facility focused on providing first-class medical care in accordance with the very latest international recommendations. The center is part of the Cancer Center Network of Hesse (Kooperationsverbund des Hessischen Onkologiekonzepts)
University Hospital Mainz
University Hospital Mainz
Overall rating9.7 / 10
The University Hospital Mainz is one of the best maximum care medical facilities in Germany and an internationally recognized scientific center. There are more than 60 departments and institutes, which represent all fields of modern medicine. The hospital serves more than 68,000 inpatients and more than 273,000 outpatients annua
The Hirslanden Salem-Spital Bern enjoys the status of a modern medical facility, which work is based on the highest medical standards, a humane and respectful attitude towards patients. The history of the health facility began back in 1888, when it functioned with the assistance of the Deaconess Foundation. In 2002, the hospital
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About the disease

Esophageal Stenosis is a condition when esophagus becomes too narrow and tight. The esophagus is a tube, which is carrying the food and liquids to the stomach. Stenosis of the esophagus ranges from a mild form, when a person has troubles swallowing and chokes often, to a severe form, when food gets obstructed in the esophagus and can not reach stomach. Such condition is in most cases caused by stomach acids, which irritate the esophageal walls making them shrink. Tissues of the esophagus in this case become scarred. Most often stomach acids are caused by gastroesophageal reflux disease, which creates acid reflux. This disease accounts for 70% of all cases of such stenosis. Reflux disease attacks approximately 40% of adults in the matter of their lifetime, but it will not certainly result in stenosis. Narrowing can also be caused by enlarged veins in the esophagus and radiation therapy. Stenosis of the esophagus is benign, meaning that it is not a cancer, although these two diseases can have similar symptoms, that`s why a person needs to get proper diagnosis.

Symptoms 

  • Pain during swallowing liquids
  • Difficulty eating
  • Weight loss
  • Heartburn
  • Burping
  • Dehydration
  • Choking
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Vomiting

If not treated on time, stenosis of the esophagus can result in inflammation of the lungs and pulmonary aspiration.

Diagnosis

  • Swallow barium test is the most common diagnostic measure for this type of disease as it shows the image of the esophagus lining. Patient drinks special non-toxic drink, that coats the lining of esophagus and allows the doctor to create a series of X-Ray images. The extent of the narrowing is then determined.
  • Endoscopy is used to examine the esophagus through a thin tube equipped with camera. It also allows the doctors to remove the tissue of esophagus and see if there are malignant cells or what was the reason for narrowing. 

Treatment

  • Endoscope stretching is a procedure during which an esophagus is dilated. It is usually performed under the local anesthesia. Doctor inserts an endoscope equipped with a balloon at the end. This balloon stretches the esophagus.  
  • Implantation of stents can keep the esophagus open to a normal extent permanently. Stents can be metal, plastic or made from a mesh material. They are also usually implanted during endoscopy and under local anesthesia.

After surgery, you will be able to eat and drink normally. You will also be prescribed certain medications to speed up your recovery and help esophagus heal faster. You will have to follow strict dietary restrictions for at least first months after the surgery. 

Authors: Dr. Nadezhda IvanisovaDr. Farrukh Ahmed