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  • Gastroenterology
  • Esophageal Disorders
  • Diagnostic Medicine

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  • Dysphagia is a common symptom requiring a structured diagnostic approach.
  • Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) is an increasingly recognized cause of esophageal dysphagia.
  • Advances in diagnostic technology are improving the identification of esophageal motility disorders.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of the diagnostic approach to esophageal dysphagia.
  • To summarize recent epidemiological trends in dysphagia.
  • To highlight technical advancements in diagnosing esophageal conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed patient history taking.
  • Endoscopy with esophageal biopsies.
  • High-resolution manometry (HRM) with Chicago Classification.
  • Functional Lumen Imaging Probe (FLIP) for esophageal distensibility.

Main Results:

  • Endoscopy is crucial for detecting structural abnormalities and malignancy.
  • Esophageal biopsies are essential for diagnosing eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE).
  • High-resolution manometry (HRM) and the Chicago Classification enhance achalasia diagnosis.
  • FLIP provides prognostic insights and identifies motility abnormalities missed by HRM.

Conclusions:

  • A systematic diagnostic pathway, starting with history and endoscopy, is key for esophageal dysphagia.
  • Emerging tools like HRM and FLIP are vital for accurate diagnosis and management of esophageal motility disorders.
  • Recognizing EoE and utilizing advanced manometry techniques improve patient outcomes.