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Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Causes of Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
 • Neuromuscular causes: CVA/CNS tumor/ALS, Parkinson's,
Causes of Dysphagia ... Non-relaxation of EG ... junction: Achalasia, EG ... Hypercontractile Esophagus ... #gastroenterology
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Extrinsic to esophagus ... Esophageal Dysphagia ... → EGD Treatment ... the underlying cause ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
alarm symptoms • Dysphagia ... exclude motility disorders ... : • Anemia • Dysphagia ... history of Barrett esophagus ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Neurodegenerative disorders ... Presentation: • Dysphagia ... motility disorders ... management #treatment #gastroenterology ... #esophageal #esophagus
Gastroenterology Endoscopy Tools and Accessories - A Visual Catalog for Trainees and Young Gastroenterologists
Biopsy Forceps:
Gastroenterology ... energy or heat to cause ... Endoscopes: • ESOPHAGO-GASTRO-DUODENOSCOPE ... pictures as it passes ... Aguila @enrrikke #Gastroenterology