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Esophageal dysphagia

MedGen UID:
75627
•Concept ID:
C0267072
•
Disease or Syndrome
Synonyms: Dysphagia, Esophageal; Esophageal Dysphagia
SNOMED CT: Esophageal dysphagia (40890009)

Definition

Difficulty in swallowing due to an abnormality in the esophagus. [from NCI]

Professional guidelines

PubMed

Pediatric dysphagia overview: best practice recommendation study by multidisciplinary experts.
Umay E, Eyigor S, Giray E, Karadag Saygi E, Karadag B, Durmus Kocaaslan N, Yuksel D, Demir AM, Tutar E, Tikiz C, Gurcay E, Unlu Z, Celik P, Unlu Akyuz E, Mengu G, Bengisu S, Alicura S, Unver N, Yekteusaklari N, Uz C, Cikili Uytun M, Bagcier F, Tarihci E, Akaltun MS, Ayranci Sucakli I, Cankurtaran D, Aykın Z, Aydın R, Nazli F
World J Pediatr 2022 Nov;18(11):715-724. Epub 2022 Jul 11 doi: 10.1007/s12519-022-00584-8. PMID: 35821340
Dysphagia: Evaluation and Collaborative Management.
Wilkinson JM, Codipilly DC, Wilfahrt RP
Am Fam Physician 2021 Jan 15;103(2):97-106. PMID: 33448766
Recent advances in dysphagia management.
Triggs J, Pandolfino J
F1000Res 2019;8 Epub 2019 Aug 29 doi: 10.12688/f1000research.18900.1. PMID: 31508201Free PMC Article

Recent clinical studies

Etiology

Evaluation of Esophageal Dysphagia in Elderly Patients.
Le KHN, Low EE, Yadlapati R
Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2023 Jul;25(7):146-159. Epub 2023 Jun 14 doi: 10.1007/s11894-023-00876-7. PMID: 37312002Free PMC Article
Dysphagia: Evaluation and Collaborative Management.
Wilkinson JM, Codipilly DC, Wilfahrt RP
Am Fam Physician 2021 Jan 15;103(2):97-106. PMID: 33448766
Swallowing Dysfunctions in Parkinson's Disease.
Simons JA
Int Rev Neurobiol 2017;134:1207-1238. Epub 2017 Jul 13 doi: 10.1016/bs.irn.2017.05.026. PMID: 28805570
Assessing esophageal dysphagia.
Kruger D
JAAPA 2014 May;27(5):23-30. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000446227.85554.fb. PMID: 24691181
Cricopharyngeal myotomy.
Gagic NM
Can J Surg 1983 Jan;26(1):47-9. PMID: 6295586

Diagnosis

Dysphagia.
Hurtte E, Young J, Gyawali CP
Prim Care 2023 Sep;50(3):325-338. Epub 2023 May 22 doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2023.03.001. PMID: 37516505
Evaluation of Esophageal Dysphagia in Elderly Patients.
Le KHN, Low EE, Yadlapati R
Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2023 Jul;25(7):146-159. Epub 2023 Jun 14 doi: 10.1007/s11894-023-00876-7. PMID: 37312002Free PMC Article
Dysphagia in Older Adults.
Thiyagalingam S, Kulinski AE, Thorsteinsdottir B, Shindelar KL, Takahashi PY
Mayo Clin Proc 2021 Feb;96(2):488-497. doi: 10.1016/j.mayocp.2020.08.001. PMID: 33549267
Dysphagia: Evaluation and Collaborative Management.
Wilkinson JM, Codipilly DC, Wilfahrt RP
Am Fam Physician 2021 Jan 15;103(2):97-106. PMID: 33448766
Validity and reliability of the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10).
Belafsky PC, Mouadeb DA, Rees CJ, Pryor JC, Postma GN, Allen J, Leonard RJ
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2008 Dec;117(12):919-24. doi: 10.1177/000348940811701210. PMID: 19140539

Therapy

Dysphagia.
Hurtte E, Young J, Gyawali CP
Prim Care 2023 Sep;50(3):325-338. Epub 2023 May 22 doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2023.03.001. PMID: 37516505
Postoperative Dysphagia Aortica: Comparison with Other Dysphagia.
Kim JK, Son S, Suh I, Bae JS, Lim JY
Dysphagia 2022 Oct;37(5):1112-1119. Epub 2021 Sep 21 doi: 10.1007/s00455-021-10370-9. PMID: 34546446
How I Approach Dysphagia.
Kim JP, Kahrilas PJ
Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2019 Aug 20;21(10):49. doi: 10.1007/s11894-019-0718-1. PMID: 31432250
Esophageal dysphagia and reflux symptoms before and after oral IQoro(R) training.
Hägg M, Tibbling L, Franzén T
World J Gastroenterol 2015 Jun 28;21(24):7558-62. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v21.i24.7558. PMID: 26140003Free PMC Article
Esophageal dysphagia.
Lawal A, Shaker R
Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am 2008 Nov;19(4):729-45, viii. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2008.07.003. PMID: 18940638

Prognosis

How I Approach Dysphagia.
Kim JP, Kahrilas PJ
Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2019 Aug 20;21(10):49. doi: 10.1007/s11894-019-0718-1. PMID: 31432250
Swallowing Dysfunctions in Parkinson's Disease.
Simons JA
Int Rev Neurobiol 2017;134:1207-1238. Epub 2017 Jul 13 doi: 10.1016/bs.irn.2017.05.026. PMID: 28805570
An appraisal of current dysphagia diagnosis and treatment strategies.
Kaindlstorfer A, Pointner R
Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2016 Aug;10(8):929-42. Epub 2016 Mar 16 doi: 10.1586/17474124.2016.1158098. PMID: 26906944
Assessing esophageal dysphagia.
Kruger D
JAAPA 2014 May;27(5):23-30. doi: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000446227.85554.fb. PMID: 24691181
Cricopharyngeal myotomy.
Gagic NM
Can J Surg 1983 Jan;26(1):47-9. PMID: 6295586

Clinical prediction guides

Feeding and Swallowing Characteristics of Children With Esophageal Atresia and Tracheoesophageal Fistula.
Maybee J, Deck J, Jensen E, Ruiz A, Kinder S, DeBoer E
J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr 2023 Mar 1;76(3):288-294. Epub 2022 Dec 28 doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000003697. PMID: 36728731
Upper Esophageal Dysphagia.
Chheda NN
Surg Clin North Am 2022 Apr;102(2):199-207. Epub 2022 Mar 4 doi: 10.1016/j.suc.2021.12.002. PMID: 35344692
An appraisal of current dysphagia diagnosis and treatment strategies.
Kaindlstorfer A, Pointner R
Expert Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2016 Aug;10(8):929-42. Epub 2016 Mar 16 doi: 10.1586/17474124.2016.1158098. PMID: 26906944
Dysphagia in Children with Esophageal Atresia: Current Diagnostic Options.
Rayyan M, Allegaert K, Omari T, Rommel N
Eur J Pediatr Surg 2015 Aug;25(4):326-32. Epub 2015 Aug 26 doi: 10.1055/s-0035-1559818. PMID: 26309245
Validity and reliability of the Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10).
Belafsky PC, Mouadeb DA, Rees CJ, Pryor JC, Postma GN, Allen J, Leonard RJ
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2008 Dec;117(12):919-24. doi: 10.1177/000348940811701210. PMID: 19140539

Recent systematic reviews

Efficacy and safety of laparoscopic Heller's myotomy versus pneumatic dilatation for achalasia: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
Malik A, Qureshi S, Nadir A, Malik MI, Adler DG
Indian J Gastroenterol 2024 Aug;43(4):740-747. Epub 2024 Apr 2 doi: 10.1007/s12664-023-01497-8. PMID: 38564157
The incidence of dysphagia following endotracheal intubation: a systematic review.
Skoretz SA, Flowers HL, Martino R
Chest 2010 Mar;137(3):665-73. doi: 10.1378/chest.09-1823. PMID: 20202948

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