Although anxiety/depression may aggravate dysphagia in patients with normal swallowing function, this correlation may not hold in those with objective swallowing dysfunction.
Concurrent Modified Barium Swallow Study and Esophagrams Superior to Either Alone in Diagnosing Dysphagia
Concurrent modified barium swallow (MBS) study and esophagrams may improve diagnostic accuracy, but they minimize additional studies.
Swallowing Therapy During Radiation Helps Prevent Dysphagia
How effective are swallowing exercises during radiation and chemoradiation in preventing post-treatment dysphagia?
Dysphagia, Odynophagia, Hoarseness in Elderly Man
A 97-year-old man presents with worsening dysphagia, odynophagia, mild hoarseness
Incisionless Procedure Offers Less Invasive Treatment for Reflux
Transoral incisionless fundoplication (TIF) shows promise for patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease
PEG Dependence May Inhibit Swallowing Post-Irradiation
Does percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) use cause dysphagia in head and neck cancer patients? Background: PEG use is common in patients who undergo radiotherapy for head and neck cancer to […]
Decade-Long Progressive Dysphagia with Intermittent Regurgitation
A 78-year-old woman presented with a 10-year history of progressive dysphagia for solid foods and pills, with intermittent regurgitation of pills but not food. No aspiration or weight loss was reported. Her past medical history was significant for breast cancer, hypothyroidism and arthritis. No head and neck masses were appreciated. A modified barium swallow was obtained.
Dysphagia May Lengthen Hospital Stay
Does the presence of dysphagia in hospitalized patients result in prolonged hospital stay and increased morbidity? Background: Dysphagia is a symptom that may be an indication of swallowing dysfunction. Swallowing dysfunction […]
Evaluating Dysphagia: Maximize exam and swallow studies for diagnostic success
Stroke, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson’s disease, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), head and neck cancer, Zenker’s diverticulum—each of these disparate conditions can cause dysphagia.
Hand-Held Device Improves Cough, Swallowing
A novel device that was developed to help improve cough in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) has an intriguing additional effect-it helps improve swallow function too.