Dysphagia. A practical approach to diagnosis.
Our diagnostic approach to a patient with dysphagia begins with detailed history taking and physical examination. On the basis of findings, a radiographic and/or endoscopic study of the esophagus is done. We usually have barium-swallow radiography done initially, and if the radiographs are equivocal, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy is performed. Manometric studies are reserved for patients with suspected motility disorders.
Yang
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Department of Medicine, Los Angeles County-University of Southern California Medical Center 90033.
Valenzuela
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JE
D001466:Barium Sulfate; D003663:Decision Trees; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004945:Esophagoscopy; D005194:Family Practice / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D008365:Manometry; D008487:Medical History Taking; D010808:Physical Examination
D001466:Barium Sulfate