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Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Oropharyngeal Dysphagia 
Esophageal Dysphagia 
 • Upper 2/3 (striated muscle): stroke, NMJ
Diagnosis Algorithm ... Esophageal Dysphagia ... esophagus: pill esophagitis ... Oropharyngeal #Esophageal ... #gastroenterology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Oropharyngeal - Can't initiate swallow, Cough/nasal regurg when attempting to swallow
Esophageal
Dysphagia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... , Eosinophilic esophagitis ... Medicine @SCVMCMed #Dysphagia ... solids #liquids #gastroenterology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal ... Bleeding - Scoping Summary ... - W/in 12 hrs of ... Varices #Bleeding #Summary ... #management #algorithm
Candida Esophagitis - Upper endoscopy revealed linear, white, mucosal, plaquelike lesions on the esophagus (Panel A).
Candida Esophagitis ... performed 12 weeks ... and severity of esophageal ... lesions (Panel B) #Clinical ... #GI #Candida #Esophagitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Disease (GERD) - Summary ... alarm symptoms • Dysphagia ... : • Anemia • Dysphagia ... Complications: • Erosive esophagitis ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Achalasia Summary ... Chagas disease) Clinical ... Presentation: • Dysphagia ... Three clinical features ... management #treatment #gastroenterology