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Lower esophageal sphincter (LES) dysfunction causes common gastrointestinal issues like GERD, leading to esophageal strictures or cancer. It can also cause esophageal diverticula, detailed in this review.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Esophageal Pathophysiology

Background:

  • Lower esophageal sphincter (LES) dysfunction is a prevalent cause of gastrointestinal distress, notably gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).
  • LES dysfunction can precipitate significant anatomic alterations in the esophagus, including benign strictures and malignant transformations like Barrett's esophagus and esophageal cancer.
  • Hypertension of the LES impedes esophageal emptying, potentially leading to pulsion esophageal diverticula.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To comprehensively review the etiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic workup, and therapeutic strategies for esophageal strictures.
  • To detail the causes, presentation, diagnosis, and management of epiphrenic esophageal diverticula.
  • To provide an overview of other esophageal diverticula types, including Zenker's and midesophageal.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of esophageal stricture and diverticula.
  • Synthesis of information on causes, clinical presentation, workup, and treatment.
  • Inclusion of data on various types of esophageal diverticula.

Main Results:

  • Esophageal strictures result from GERD-mediated changes or LES dysfunction.
  • Epiphrenic esophageal diverticula arise from LES hypertension and impaired esophageal emptying.
  • The article covers diverse esophageal conditions, offering a holistic view.

Conclusions:

  • Understanding LES dysfunction is crucial for managing GERD, esophageal strictures, and diverticula.
  • This review provides a comprehensive resource for clinicians dealing with these common esophageal conditions.
  • Effective management requires accurate diagnosis and tailored treatment approaches for strictures and diverticula.