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Pediatric Dysphagia

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Esophageal dysphagia refers to the sensation of difficulty swallowing or food getting stuck in the esophagus after it is swallowed as it traverses from the mouth toward the stomach. Dysphagia is a common problem seen by pediatric gastroenterologist and speech therapists. It may occur due to a variety of reasons such as anatomic or motility abnormalities. The following chapter discusses the etiology of esophageal dysphagia in children, diagnostic testing modalities, and management approaches for some common causes of pediatric dysphagia.

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Abbreviations

CT:

Computed tomography

EA:

Esophageal atresia

EGD:

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy

EoE:

Eosinophilic esophagitis

GERD:

Gastroesophageal reflux disease

HRM:

High-resolution manometry

LES:

Lower esophageal sphincter

MRI:

Magnetic resonance imaging

TEF:

Tracheoesophageal fistula

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