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Treatment of dysphagia

rings. Stent placement. The health care provider can also insert a metal or plastic tube (stent) to prop open a narrowing or blocked esophagus. Some stents are permanent, such as those for people with esophageal cancer, while others are removed later. OnabotulinumtoxinA. This can be injected into the muscle at the end of the esophagus (sphincter) to cause it to relax, improving swallowing in achalasia. Less invasive than surgery, this technique might require repeat injections. More study is needed.