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Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Oropharyngeal - Can't initiate swallow, Cough/nasal regurg when attempting to swallow
Esophageal
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Spasm - Progressive ... Systemic Sclerosis, Achalasia ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology
Esophageal Dysphagia - History and Diagnosis Algorithm
Solids only - Probably Structural
 - Intermittent, Non-Progressive: Ring and/or
Esophageal Dysphagia ... Solids only - ... Regurgitation++: Achalasia ... Regurgitation+/-: Spasm ... #gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Chagas disease) Clinical ... Dysphagia of both solids ... spasm • Jackhammer ... Three clinical features ... management #treatment #gastroenterology