Dysphagia in the elderly: what does it mean to the endoscopist?

The role of fibreoptic endoscopy in the investigation of dysphagia in an elderly population was investigated. Three hundred and sixty-five subjects were studied. Two hundred and sixty subjects had abnormalities with extra oesophageal disease accounting for symptoms in a substantial minority. Endosco...

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Published in:Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine 1990-09, Vol.83 (9), p.552-553
Main Authors: Bannister, P, Stanners, A J, Mountford, R A
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adenocarcinoma - complications
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Carcinoma, Squamous Cell - complications
Deglutition Disorders - diagnostic imaging
Deglutition Disorders - etiology
Dilatation - methods
Esophageal Neoplasms - complications
Esophageal Neoplasms - diagnostic imaging
Esophageal Stenosis - complications
Esophageal Stenosis - diagnostic imaging
Esophageal Stenosis - therapy
Esophagoscopy
Esophagus - diagnostic imaging
Female
Fiber Optic Technology
Humans
Male
Radiography
Retrospective Studies
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Summary:The role of fibreoptic endoscopy in the investigation of dysphagia in an elderly population was investigated. Three hundred and sixty-five subjects were studied. Two hundred and sixty subjects had abnormalities with extra oesophageal disease accounting for symptoms in a substantial minority. Endoscopy was safe, offered the advantage of immediate therapy and was well tolerated. Sub-group analysis showed it to be preferable to radiological investigation in diagnosing both benign and malignant mucosal lesions.
ISSN:0141-0768
1758-1095
DOI:10.1177/014107689008300906