Practical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal dysphagia.
In 80% to 85% of patients with esophageal dysphagia, careful history can help identify the cause. There are a wide range of treatments, including surgery, that can return patients to normal swallowing.
Richter
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Department of Gastroenterology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Ohio, USA.
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