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Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Causes of Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
 • Neuromuscular causes: CVA/CNS tumor/ALS, Parkinson's,
Non-relaxation of EG ... junction: Achalasia ... obstruction - Abnormal ... Hypercontractile Esophagus ... Diagnosis #causes #gastroenterology
Achalasia Classification Types - Barium Contrast Esophagram:
1) Spindle type (classic)
2) Flask type 
3) Sigmoid type
Response to
Achalasia Classification ... suggestive of end ... myotomy has much lower ... LES since the esophagus ... Types #radiology #gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
and incomplete lower ... • Failure of lower ... sphincter to relax EGD ... #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #gastroenterology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Extrinsic to esophagus ... disorder such as achalasia ... structural disorder → EGD ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... mucosa Stricture Management ... : • ACHALASIA BALLOON ... Endoscopes: • ESOPHAGO-GASTRO-DUODENOSCOPE ... #accessories #EGD