Vishnu Dev AM¹*, Premkumar Karunakaran², Ratnakar Kini² and Santhiselvi A³

¹Senior Resident, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Madras Medical College, Chennai
²Professor, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Madras Medical College, Chennai
³Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Madras Medical College, Chennai

*Corresponding Author: Vishnu Dev AM, Senior Resident, Department of Medical Gastroenterology, Madras Medical College, Chennai.

Received: March 13, 2025; Published: March 26, 2025

Abstract

Dysphagia, defined as impairment of the swallowing process, causes significant morbidity to patients and reduction in the quality of life. Further classified as oropharyngeal (transfer) and esophageal (transit) dysphagia, this age-old symptom can be due to a myriad of causes including benign conditions like cricopharyngeal web, peptic strictures to conditions with dismal prognosis like oesophageal malignancy. Early diagnosis of the etiology and treatment helps in preventing significant morbidity associated with this condition. In this study, we revisit the profile of patients who has presented to us with esophageal type of dysphagia.

Keywords: Dysphagia; Esophagus; Achalasia; Motility Disorders

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Citation

Citation: Vishnu Dev AM., et al. “Clinical Profile of Patients with Esophageal type of Dysphagia in a South Indian Tertiary Care Center".Acta Scientific Gastrointestinal Disorders 8.4 (2025): 24-29.

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