This book provides a state-of-the-art overview of dysphagia. The text reviews current evidence behind the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of esophageal disorders that cause dysphagia, including GERD, eosinophilic esophagitis, achalasia, and spastic motor disorders. The book also focuses on the different variants of dysphagia, from oropharyngeal dysphagia to functional dysphagia, highlights advances in testing for dysphagia, and features evidence-based algorithms.
Written by experts in the field,
Evaluation and Management of Dysphagia: An Evidence-Based Approach is a valuable resource for gastroenterologists, otolaryngologists, and other clinicians and practitioners who treat patients afflicted with dysphagia.
Table of Content
Dysphagia: How to Recognize and Narrow the Differential.- Advances in Testing for Dysphagia.- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia.- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.- Non-Reflux Mediated Esophageal Strictures.- Eosinophilic Esophagitis.- Achalasia.- Spastic Motor Disorders.- Ineffective Motility Disorder.- Functional Dysphagia.
About the author
Dhyanesh A. Patel, MD
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
Nashville, TN
USA
Robert T. Kavitt, MD, MPH
University of Chicago Medical Center
Center for Esophageal Diseases
Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
Chicago, IL
USA
Michael F. Vaezi, MD, Ph D, MSc (Epi), FACG
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
Nashville, TN
USA
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