Evaluation and Management of Dysphagia. An Evidence-Based Approach

1 Dysphagia: How to Recognize and Narrow the DifferentialKristle L. Lynch, David A. Katzka
2 Advances in Testing for DysphagiaAfrin N. Kamal, John O. Clarke
3 Oropharyngeal DysphagiaRobert M. Siwiec, Arash Babaei
4 Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseAmit Patel, C. Prakash Gyawali
5 Non-Reflux Mediated Esophageal StricturesSajiv Sethi, Joel Richter
6 Eosinophilic EsophagitisBetty H. Li, Nina Gupta, Robert T. Kavitt
7 AchalasiaRishi D. Naik, Dhyanesh A. Patel
8 Spastic Motor DisordersJennifer X. Cai, Walter W. Chan
9 Ineffective Motility DisorderAkinari Sawada, Kornilia Nikaki, Daniel Sifrim
10 Functional Dysphagia Ofer Z. Fass, Ronnie Fass

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.

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 CenterCenter for Swallowing and Esophageal Disorders Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition Nashville, TN USA