What is Esophageal Obstruction?

Esophageal Obstruction
Endoscopy showing complete obstruction of lower end of esophagus. Endoscopic and Abdominal Management of Complete Benign Esophageal Obstruction. Al-Lehibi A - ACG case reports journal (2016). Not Altered. CC.

Esophageal obstruction is also known as ‘steakhouse syndrome’, is a type of medical emergency caused due to the obstruction of esophagus by ingested foreign body like pork or steak.