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162. A patient with an esophageal stricture (narrowing) due to chronic GERD develops dysphagia. What is the technical primary pathophysiological cause of dysphagia?

A. Impaired gastric emptying.
B. Fibrosis and scarring of the esophageal wall.
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C. Acute inflammation.
D. Muscle spasm.

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  • Impaired gastric emptying.
  • Fibrosis and scarring of the esophageal wall.
  • Acute inflammation.
  • Muscle spasm.

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