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Esophageal and Swallowing Disorders
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Overview of Esophageal and Swallowing Disorders
Achalasia
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Diagnosis references
Treatment
Treatment references
Prognosis
Key Points
More Information
Distal Esophageal Spasm
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Diagnosis reference
Treatment
Treatment references
Dysphagia
Etiology
Oropharyngeal dysphagia
Esophageal dysphagia
Complications of dysphagia
Evaluation
History
Physical examination
Red flags
Interpretation of findings
Testing
Evaluation reference
Treatment
Geriatrics Essentials
Key Points
Dysphagia Lusoria
Reference
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Treatment references
More Information
Esophageal Diverticula
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Rupture
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Esophageal Web
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Reference
Etiology
Complications of GERD
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Diagnosis references
Treatment
Key Points
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Hiatus Hernia
Etiology
Pathophysiology
Symptoms and Signs
Diagnosis
Treatment
Treatment reference
Infectious Esophageal Disorders
Candida
Esophagitis
Reference
Herpes Simplex Virus Esophagitis and Cytomegalovirus Esophagitis
Lower Esophageal Ring
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Reference
Diagnosis
Treatment
Obstructive Disorders of the Esophagus