Esophageal Stricture: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options #1347575 (License: Personal Use)

This anatomical illustration depicts an esophageal stricture, where the esophageal lumen is constricted due to fibrosis or inflammation, commonly resulting from long-term gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), radiation therapy, or caustic injury. The black arrows emphasize the site of narrowing just above the gastroesophageal junction, illustrating how food passage can be impeded. The surrounding layers-including mucosa, muscularis, and serosa-are shown in detail to aid clinical understanding.

Used on gastroenterology or digestive health web pages to explain pathophysiology of dysphagia; supports educational content for patients and clinicians seeking visual clarification of esophageal strictures and related interventions like dilation or stenting.