Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How serious is an esophagectomy for a 43 year old woman without cancer, just unable to swallow?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Can be serious: Esophageal problems causing dysphagia are usually related to strictures. Depending on where the problem arises, various procedures to relieve the blockage are available. This includes laser reopening, various forms of dilatation or a plasty type of procedure to widen the stricture site. Removal of the esophagus is usually relegated to carcinoma of the esophagus and is a large procedure.
Answered 7/4/2014
3.9k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
I'm a 26 year old female with one large tonsil that takes up half of my throat. I Can feel when I swallow. What else could it be apart from cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Sore throat and feeling of swallowing mucas for three months, 34 year old female, non smoker, non drinker, Could this be throat cancer?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I had Esophagectomy, stage 3 cancer 1 year ago. Check-up showed a cloudiness in the lower half of lobe of lung. Said will check in 6 months! Safe???
I had a total Esophagectomy 4 years ago due to acid reflux. I still have acid reflux to this day even worse .Can i get throat cancer from the reflux ?
When choosing a surgeon to perform my esophagectomy for cancer, what should I consider?
After an oesophagectomy can swallowing liquid stop the healing?
I'm a 26 year old female with one large tonsil that I can feel when I swallow. No pain, no white patches. what could it be apart from cancer?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
