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Rishi Suresh¹, Shumon I Dhar¹

¹Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Laryngology, UT Southwestern Medical Center, 2001 Inwood Road, Dallas, TX 75390, USA.

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Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, is common. This review discusses advanced diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for otolaryngologists managing patients with swallowing disorders.

Keywords:

Deglutology Dysphagia Office-based laryngology Swallowing

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Gastroenterology
Swallowing Disorders

Background:

Dysphagia is a frequent complaint in otolaryngology practice.
Patients often see specialists after initial treatments fail.
Diagnostic capabilities have advanced significantly.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current diagnostic and therapeutic interventions for dysphagia.
To provide an overview of managing swallowing difficulties in a clinical setting.

Main Methods:

Review of diagnostic tools including esophagoscopy, videofluoroscopy, and high-resolution pharyngoesophageal manometry with impedance.
Discussion of therapeutic strategies for dysphagia management.

Main Results:

Advanced diagnostic methods enable more precise identification of dysphagia causes.
Improved clinical management strategies are available for patients with swallowing impairments.

Conclusions:

Significant advancements have enhanced the care of patients with dysphagia.
Otolaryngologists can utilize these interventions for effective patient management.