Esophageal cancer is esophageal cancer. Choking on meals after esophageal cancer surgery is because the esophagus will be shortened after surgery and the peristaltic movement of esophagus will be reduced, so choking will occur when eating. It is suggested that patients should have gastroscopy examination 3 months after surgery to observe the recovery after surgery.
After esophageal cancer surgery, esophagus will be shortened and peristalsis of esophagus will be reduced, postoperative dietary care is very important, choking may be caused by fast eating or dry and hard food. Or it may be caused by esophageal balloon dilatation, which results in choking.
Patients should not eat too fast, too hot, should eat small meals, the best food is fluids or semi-fluids, and gradually transition to a normal diet, and should swallow slowly in small bites.
It is recommended that patients should pay attention to not lie down immediately after eating, and should be semi-recumbent or sitting position after eating. If the symptoms are serious, it is necessary to go to a regular hospital in time to avoid delaying the condition.