Diagnosis:
a) History of reflux symptoms and dysphagia is suggestive of strictures.
b) Barium swallow of the oesophagus confirms the diagnosis.
c) Fibre-optic upper GI endoscopy done to locate the site of the stricture and take a biopsy if required.
d) Rigid oesophagoscopy is important to determine the extent of disease,rule out malignancy and take a biopsy if required.