The disorder that occurs in this food pipe is termed as oesophageal disorders
An oesophageal web is similar to an “o” ring of a washer. It is a thin, membranous fold of tissue that can develop at any level in the oesophagus and cause a problem in swallowing food. Usually, the doctor uses both words rings and web to describe the same structure. Rings are primarily thicker than webs and involve more of the wall of the oesophagus. These structures are responsible for narrowing the oesophagus and may lead to its full or partial blockage.
On the other hand, oesophageal diverticula are outpocketings of one or more layers of the oesophageal wall. It arises due to abnormal motility of the oesophagus.
People suffering from oesophageal web & rings may experience the following signs and symptoms:
According to the doctors, there are several factors that are responsible for the formation of the oesophageal web, rings and diverticula are usually:
The common tests used at the hospital to diagnose and evaluate oesophageal web, rings and diverticula include:
Our team of doctors offers the best treatment for oesophageal web, rings and diverticula. Some of the major treatment approaches we follow include:
It varies according to the severity and cause of anemia. Some treatments include:
Also termed as stretching, oesophageal dilation is one of the preferred treatment options. It involves the use of an endoscope to see the structured area and place the place a dilator into the oesophagus under general sedation. This dilator is a long thin tube that has a balloon attached on its tip, which inflates and to stretch out the webbed or ringed part of your esophagus. Thereby, helps in relieving from the symptoms of the disease.
It is usually considered as a treatment option when all the above mentioned treatment fails to work. The doctor evaluates the patient’s condition before performing oesophagoscopy under general sedation. The doctors use a thin, flexible tube known as oesophagoscope to perform the surgery.
It is critical to profoundly understand what really matters to patients when it comes to disease management and treatment expectations.