Esophageal Dysphagia - History and Diagnosis Algorithm
Solids only - Probably Structural
- Intermittent, Non-Progressive: Ring and/or web
- Progressive
• Slow +/- reflux: Stricture
• Rapid +/- weight losee: Cancer
Solids and Liquids - Probably Dysmotility
- Pain+, Regurgitation++: Achalasia
- Pain++, Regurgitation+/-: Spasm
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