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Esophageal disorders in the elderly.

D O Castell1

  • 1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Jefferson Medical College, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Gastroenterology Clinics of North America
|June 1, 1990
PubMed
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Esophageal abnormalities in the elderly can cause heartburn, dysphagia, and chest pain. This review discusses unique or more frequent esophageal disorders in older adults, along with diagnostic and treatment strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Esophageal Disorders

Background:

  • Heartburn, dysphagia, and chest pain are common symptoms in the elderly.
  • Esophageal abnormalities are a frequent cause of these symptoms in older adults.
  • Some esophageal conditions are unique to or more prevalent in the elderly population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review esophageal abnormalities presenting with heartburn, dysphagia, or chest pain in the elderly.
  • To highlight disorders unique to or more common in older patients.
  • To discuss current diagnostic and therapeutic approaches for these conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of esophageal disorders in the elderly.
  • Analysis of diagnostic modalities for esophageal diseases.

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  • Overview of therapeutic strategies for elderly patients with esophageal conditions.

    • Main Results:

    • A range of esophageal abnormalities can manifest with typical symptoms in the elderly.
    • Certain esophageal disorders present with increased frequency or are exclusive to the geriatric population.
    • Effective diagnostic and therapeutic interventions are available.

    Conclusions:

    • Prompt recognition and management of esophageal abnormalities are crucial in the elderly.
    • Tailored diagnostic and treatment plans are necessary for optimal outcomes in older adults.
    • Understanding age-related esophageal disease patterns improves patient care.