Curriculum review : investigation and management of dysphagia

Dysphagia is a common presentation in gastroenterology practice and the diagnosis and management requires a comprehensive knowledge of diverse range of aetiologies, with a systematic approach for assessment of symptoms, selection of investigations and appropriate treatment to relieve symptoms. In th...

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Published inFrontline Gastroenterology Vol. 13; no. 3; pp. 254 - 261
Main Authors Nigam, Gaurav B, Vasant, Dipesh Harshvadan, Dhar, Anjan
Format Journal Article Book Review
LanguageEnglish
Published England BMJ Publishing Group Ltd 01.05.2022
BMJ Publishing Group LTD
BMJ Publishing Group
SeriesCurriculum based clinical review
Subjects
Anatomy & physiology
Antibiotics
Barium
Biopsy
Bisphosphonates
Curricula
Diabetes
Disease
Dysphagia
Endoscopy
Food
Gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal reflux
gastrointesinal endoscopy
manometry
Motility
Oesophagus and Stomach
Physiology
Radiation
United Kingdom > UK
dysphagia
manometry
gastrointesinal endoscopy
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Summary:Dysphagia is a common presentation in gastroenterology practice and the diagnosis and management requires a comprehensive knowledge of diverse range of aetiologies, with a systematic approach for assessment of symptoms, selection of investigations and appropriate treatment to relieve symptoms. In this curriculum review, the suggested diagnostic approach highlights the importance of thorough clinical assessment in order to guide the selection of investigations. This article discusses the utility of endoscopic, histopathology, fluoroscopic and motility investigations for dysphagia, and their interpretation, in order to guide targeted treatments ranging from dietary, pharmacological, endoscopic and surgical interventions.
Bibliography:Curriculum based clinical review
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ISSN:2041-4137
2041-4145
DOI:10.1136/flgastro-2021-101917