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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
The University Hospital Freiburg is famous for its rich history and is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical facilities in Germany (one of the three best medical institutions in the country). The hospital was based on the Faculty of Medicine of the Albert Ludwig University of Freiburg, which celebrated its 550th anniver
Asan Medical Center is Korea’s largest medical institution, with 1,600 physicians and surgeons, 3,100 nurses, 2,680 beds, and 67 operating rooms, occupying more than four million square feet (about 371,600 square meters). A typical day at AMC sees 2,500 inpatients and 10,000 outpatients treated. The treatment of heart dise
The Samsung Medical Center was founded in 1994 and soon won the reputation of a medical facility of presidential standards, which it still preserves today. The hospital has 40 departments, 10 specialized centers and a huge Cancer Center with 655 beds. The medical facility is equipped with advanced equipment (for example, a 32-ch
The Hanyang University Medical Center was founded in 1972 and today is one of the largest and most advanced providers of medical services in Korea and around the world. The medical institution runs 9 specialized centers and 26 departments fitted out with state-of-the-art equipment. The most important component of successful trea
HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
HELIOS Clinic Krefeld
Overall rating9.7 / 10
Founded in 2014, the HELIOS Clinic Krefeld is one of the most modern medical facilities in Germany today. A team of highly qualified specialists, innovative medical equipment and comfortable accommodation conditions – the clinic has everything to make the treatment run smoothly and efficiently. Having crossed the threshold
The Vivantes Neukölln Hospital is the maximum care hospital and one of the largest healthcare facilities in Berlin.  There are more than 20 specialized departments and centers, including pediatric departments. In total, the hospital has 1,200 beds. The hospital uses innovative technologies and the latest treatments, as
The Preventicum Diagnostic Clinic Essen is an advanced medical center oriented on providing high-quality diagnostic and therapeutic services. The primary focus of the clinic is comprehensive diagnostics, including preventive examinations (check-ups). The clinic presents such medical fields as internal medicine, cardiology, gastr
The Martha-Maria Hospital Munich is one of the medical facilities of the Martha-Maria Diaconal Enterprise, as well as an academic hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich. For the patient, this means a combination of advanced medicine with a humane attitude towards the patient's worries and his life situation. The
The Park-Clinic Weissensee Berlin is a progressive medical facility with the highest standards of medical care. The medical facility is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin, thanks to which the specialists have access to all medical innovations. The clinic was opened on April 1, 1997, on the former Weis
The St. Lukas Clinic Solingen provides high-quality medical services at an international level, while the humane values ​​of Catholicism are the fundamental principle of the work of the medical staff. The clinic has been successfully practicing for over 60 years, and during this time it has managed to save thousands of human liv
The Vivantes Auguste-Victoria Hospital, has special expertise and received international recognition in the field of Urology, especially in the treatment of prostate cancer and also Oncology, Neurology, Cardiology and other directions. The possibilities of urological treatment include robot-assisted surgeries using the Da Vinci
The Vivantes Am Urban Hospital is an academic clinic at the Charité University Hospital. Many departments of the hospital are recognized for their outstanding medical and patient care services. The hospital also includes the Breast Center, the Tumor Center with the specialization "Gastrointestinal oncology" and
The main medical directions of the hospital include general and abdominal surgery, orthopedics and traumatology, in particular the Endoprosthesis Center (EndoProthetikZentrum EPZ). The doctors of the hospital are experts in the field of internal medicine, cardiology, gastroenterology and geriatrics. The hospital also has a Diabe
An academic clinic of the university medical complex Charité, the Vivantes Humboldt Hospital is one of the largest specialized medical institutions in Berlin. The hospital is famous for its impeccable reputation in the field of traumatology, orthopedics, urology and gynecology, as well as treatment of oncological diseases
The ViDia Hospital Karlsruhe is a modern medical facility with a rich history and traditions. The medical complex is an academic hospital of the University of Freiburg, granting patients access to advanced university medicine and the very latest therapeutic developments. The hospital first opened its doors in 1851 and, since the
As a member of the Swiss Leading Hospitals, the Multispecialty Hospital Lindberg in Winterthur ranges amongst the leading medical facilities in Switzerland. With more than 100 accredited doctors of various specialties, the Lindberg Hospital offers a broad range of medical services. Focal areas of the Hospital are orthopedics inc
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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