Question

[ladycody, BSN, RN]

How problematic are esophageal strictures for anesthesia (if at all)?  Problem area is higher up...can hear it at throat level...but surgeon (back surgery) says it's fine because it's not the trachea.  I get the anatomy tvm...?...but wanted to hear the  from someone who actually would have to deal with it (or not...will be thrilled if it's really not any sort of consideration).  There hasn't been an opportunity to speak with gastro yet and it's been dilated twice so far and is acting up again...alot. 

Thanks in advance! 

[BigPappaCRNA]

I don't find them to be any problem at all.  Especially for a spine surgery which likely will be intubated.  Just don't let them intubate your esophagus, problem solved.