Strictures vs stenosis

Jan 18, 2009 11:36 PM

by lainith

What's the difference? Is there one? Couldn't find any answers about this when I google'd. Thanks!

*Daytonite* · Jan 19, 2009, 10:31 AM

They are synonyms. Per Taber's Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary, 18th edition:

stricture - a narrowing or constriction of the lumen of a tube, duct or hollow organ such as the esophagus, ureter, or urethra. Stricture may be congenital or acquired. Acquired strictures may result from infection, trauma, fibrosis resulting from mechanical or chemical irritation, muscular spasm, or pressure from adjacent structures or tumors. They may be temporary or permanent, depending on the cause. [page 1846]
stenosis - the constriction or narrowing of a passage or orifice. SYN: stricture. [page 1828]

lainith · Jan 19, 2009, 01:22 PM

Re: Strictures vs stenosis

I was just trying to figure out if they were interchangeable or not.

Apparently they sorta are. Thank you!

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