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Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
disorder such as achalasia ... Diffuse esophageal spasm ... • Muscular or neurologic ... disorder → EGD Treatment ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
esophageal sphincter to relax ... Distal esophageal spasm ... Treatment: Laparoscopic ... Treatment options ... #diagnosis #management