“…The majority of strictures occurs in the upper third of the esophagus, but may arise anywhere else along its length. 53-55 It [41][42][43][44][45]51,[53][54][55]64,67,68,158,159 Esophageal web 54,56,57 Spontaneous esophageal perforation 72,73 Vomiting of an esophageal cast 42,50 Gastroesophageal reflux disease 43-45,47,z Abnormal esophageal motility 43,71 Hiatus hernia 44 Gastritis/peptic ulcer disease 44 Pyloric atresia or stenosis 86 has been suggested that upper esophageal strictures might arise from blistering related to the ingestion of food, causing direct damage to the esophageal mucosa, whereas lower strictures may be precipitated or exacerbated by GERD. Strictures in EB may be solitary or, in approximately 10% to 40% of patients, multiple, and can be demonstrated radiologically with contrast studies.…”