Multifactorial dysphagia: Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis and eosinophilic esophagitis

Grace Nimmons, Douglas J. Van Daele, Henry T. Hoffman, Satish S. Rao, Charles R. Clark

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Abstract

Swallowing is a complex, multistage event with oral, pharyngeal, and esophageal phases. A thorough clinical examination for swallowing complaints begins to differentiate whether the problem is due to anatomic, mechanical, or neurologic etiologies. Based on the clinical suspicion, additional tests may be beneficial, including fluoroscopic and direct imaging methods, and electrophysiologic measurements. A multidisciplinary approach may also be advantageous, as in this case of dysphagia from diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis and eosinophilic esophagitis, which incorporated care from otolaryngology, speech pathology, orthopedic surgery, and gastroenterology.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)23-25
Number of pages3
JournalLaryngoscope
Volume120
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 2010
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • DISH
  • Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis
  • Dysphagia
  • Eosinophilic esophagitis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Otorhinolaryngology

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