Stenosis

Updated: 2025-01-28

Description

The narrowing of an open space in the body, such as a blood vessel.

Overview

Stenosis is the narrowing of an open space in the body, such as a blood vessel, duct or canal.

Symptoms

Depending on where it is and how much the space has narrowed, stenosis can restrict blood flow or pinch nerves, causing a wide range of symptoms.

Treatments

Treatment ranges from replacing narrowed vessels to surgically widening narrowed spaces.