Evaluation and Treatment of Dysphagia - Craig Gluckman, MD - UCLAMDChat

Learn about dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, in this 43-minute webinar presented by UCLA gastroenterologist Dr. Craig Gluckman. Explore the common causes of dysphagia, ranging from mild discomfort to complete blockage, and understand the diagnostic process and treatment options available. Discover the differences between oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia, the mechanism of swallowing, and various evaluation techniques such as modified barium swallow, upper endoscopy, and high-resolution esophageal manometry. Gain insights into management strategies, including feeding tubes, stricture dilation, and treatments for conditions like eosinophilic esophagitis and achalasia. This comprehensive overview provides valuable information for those experiencing swallowing difficulties or medical professionals seeking to expand their knowledge on the subject.

Intro
Definition
Trouble swallowing
Questions I'd ask: Oropharyngeal dysphagia?
Mechanism of swallowing
Causes of oropharyngeal dysphagia
Modified barium swallow
Aspiration risk
Management of oropharyngeal dysphagia
Feeding tube
Questions I'd ask: Esophageal dysphagia?
Causes of esophageal dysphagia
Evaluation of esophageal dysphagia
Upper endoscopy (EGD)
Peptic stricture
Stricture dilation
Eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE)
Barium Swallow (esophogram)
High resolution esophageal manometry HREM
3 High resolution esophageal manometry (HREM)
Achalasia Treatment
BOTOX
DYSPHAGIA SUMMARY