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Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Oropharyngeal Dysphagia 
Esophageal Dysphagia 
 • Upper 2/3 (striated muscle): stroke, NMJ
Dysphagia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Sjogren, web • Mid esophagus ... scleroderma, MCTD, achalasia ... #gastroenterology
Esophageal Physiologic Testing

Endoscopy
High Resolution Manometry
Barium Esophagram
Functional Lumen Imaging Probe (FLIP)
Ambulatory Reflex Monitoring

Dr. Chaitanya Allamneni @CAllamneni via
Esophageal Physiologic ... Testing Endoscopy ... Physiologic #Testing #Esophagus ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology ... #Algorithm
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Oropharyngeal - Can't initiate swallow, Cough/nasal regurg when attempting to swallow
Esophageal
Dysphagia - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Systemic Sclerosis, Achalasia ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... solids #liquids #gastroenterology
Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Causes of Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
 • Neuromuscular causes: CVA/CNS tumor/ALS, Parkinson's,
of Dysphagia - Differential ... of EG junction: Achalasia ... Hypercontractile Esophagus ... #Dysphagia #Differential ... Diagnosis #causes #gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
two-thirds of the esophagus ... • Jackhammer esophagus ... , or endoscopic ... management #treatment #gastroenterology ... #esophageal #esophagus
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Dysphagia - Differential ... Extrinsic to esophagus ... disorder such as achalasia ... #Dysphagia #Differential ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... Management: • ACHALASIA ... patients with achalasia ... : • ESOPHAGO-GASTRO-DUODENOSCOPE ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology