TY - JOUR
T1 - Curriculum review: investigation and management of dysphagia
AU - Nigam, Gaurav B
AU - Vasant, Dipesh
AU - Dhar, Anjan
PY - 2021/8/3
Y1 - 2021/8/3
N2 - Dysphagia is a common presentation in gastroenterology practice and the diagnosis and management requires a comprehensive knowledge of diverse range of aetiologies, with a systematic approach for assessment of symptoms, selection of investigations and appropriate treatment to relieve symptoms. In this curriculum review, the suggested diagnostic approach highlights the importance of thorough clinical assessment in order to guide the selection of investigations. This article discusses the utility of endoscopic, histopathology, fluoroscopic and motility investigations for dysphagia, and their interpretation, in order to guide targeted treatments ranging from dietary, pharmacological, endoscopic and surgical interventions.
AB - Dysphagia is a common presentation in gastroenterology practice and the diagnosis and management requires a comprehensive knowledge of diverse range of aetiologies, with a systematic approach for assessment of symptoms, selection of investigations and appropriate treatment to relieve symptoms. In this curriculum review, the suggested diagnostic approach highlights the importance of thorough clinical assessment in order to guide the selection of investigations. This article discusses the utility of endoscopic, histopathology, fluoroscopic and motility investigations for dysphagia, and their interpretation, in order to guide targeted treatments ranging from dietary, pharmacological, endoscopic and surgical interventions.
KW - dysphagia
KW - gastrointesinal endoscopy
KW - manometry
U2 - 10.1136/flgastro-2021-101917
DO - 10.1136/flgastro-2021-101917
M3 - Review article
SN - 2041-4137
JO - Frontline Gastroenterology
JF - Frontline Gastroenterology
ER -