1 Dysphagia: How to Recognize and Narrow the Differential
Kristle L. Lynch, David A. Katzka
2 Advances in Testing for Dysphagia
Afrin N. Kamal, John O. Clarke
3 Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Robert M. Siwiec, Arash Babaei
4 Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
Amit Patel, C. Prakash Gyawali
5 Non-Reflux Mediated Esophageal Strictures
Sajiv Sethi, Joel Richter
6 Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Betty H. Li, Nina Gupta, Robert T. Kavitt
7 Achalasia
Rishi D. Naik, Dhyanesh A. Patel
8 Spastic Motor Disorders
Jennifer X. Cai, Walter W. Chan
9 Ineffective Motility Disorder
Akinari Sawada, Kornilia Nikaki, Daniel Sifrim
10 Functional Dysphagia
Ofer Z. Fass, Ronnie Fass
Dhyanesh A. Patel, MD
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
Nashville, TN
USA
Robert T. Kavitt, MD, MPH
University of Chicago Medical Center
Center for Esophageal Diseases
Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
Chicago, IL
USA
Michael F. Vaezi, MD, PhD, MSc (Epi), FACG
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Center for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders
Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition
Nashville, TN
USA
This book provides a state-of-the-art overview of dysphagia. The text reviews current evidence behind the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of esophageal disorders that cause dysphagia, including GERD, eosinophilic esophagitis, achalasia, and spastic motor disorders. The book also focuses on the different variants of dysphagia, from oropharyngeal dysphagia to functional dysphagia, highlights advances in testing for dysphagia, and features evidence-based algorithms.
Written by experts in the field, Evaluation and Management of Dysphagia: An Evidence-Based Approach is a valuable resource for gastroenterologists, otolaryngologists, and other clinicians and practitioners who treat patients afflicted with dysphagia.