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Adapting Human Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study Methods to Detect and Characterize Dysphagia in Murine Disease Models
Published on: March 1, 2015
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[Workup of dysphagia in Denmark]
Simon Graff1, Nikolaj Worm Ørntoft, Nichlas Udholm
1simon@graff.dk.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|May 1, 2019
Summary
Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, has many causes and can be oropharyngeal or oesophageal. Elderly patients require thorough investigation for potential malignancy, but non-malignant causes are also common.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Geriatrics
Background:
- Dysphagia, a difficulty in swallowing, encompasses oropharyngeal and oesophageal types.
- In elderly individuals, dysphagia necessitates investigation due to potential links with malignancy.
- Non-malignant dysphagia presents diverse etiologies and diagnostic considerations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the various causes and diagnostic approaches for dysphagia.
- To highlight the importance of considering non-malignant etiologies in elderly patients presenting with swallowing difficulties.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of dysphagia causes, symptoms, and investigations.
- Analysis of diagnostic pathways for oropharyngeal and oesophageal dysphagia.
Main Results:
- Dysphagia has numerous underlying causes, categorized into oropharyngeal and oesophageal.
- Swallowing difficulties in the elderly warrant comprehensive evaluation to rule out serious conditions.
- A broad spectrum of non-malignant conditions contribute to dysphagia.
Conclusions:
- Understanding the diverse etiologies of dysphagia is crucial for effective patient management.
- Thorough investigation is essential, even when initial assessments do not reveal malignancy.
- Non-malignant dysphagia requires consideration of a wide range of potential causes and diagnostic tools.
