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Deglutition Disorders (Dysphagia)

Difficulty in SWALLOWING which may result from neuromuscular disorder or mechanical obstruction. Dysphagia is classified into two distinct types: oropharyngeal dysphagia due to malfunction of the PHARYNX and UPPER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER; and esophageal dysphagia due to malfunction of the ESOPHAGUS.
Also Known As:
Dysphagia; Dysphagia, Esophageal; Swallowing Disorder; Swallowing Disorders; Esophageal Dysphagia; Oropharyngeal Dysphagia; Deglutition Disorder; Disorders, Deglutition; Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal
Networked: 9385 relevant articles (975 outcomes, 1117 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Stroke (Strokes)
2. Pathologic Constriction (Stenosis)
3. Esophageal Neoplasms (Esophageal Cancer)
4. Neoplasms (Cancer)
5. Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)

Experts

1. Siersema, Peter D: 51 articles (01/2022 - 03/2003)
2. Dziewas, Rainer: 37 articles (01/2022 - 01/2007)
3. Hamdy, Shaheen: 30 articles (03/2022 - 09/2009)
4. Ward, Elizabeth C: 29 articles (01/2022 - 02/2002)
5. Warnecke, Tobias: 28 articles (01/2022 - 01/2007)
6. Steele, Catriona M: 25 articles (01/2022 - 01/2009)
7. Hutcheson, Katherine A: 24 articles (04/2022 - 02/2008)
8. Wakabayashi, Hidetaka: 23 articles (01/2022 - 12/2010)
9. Song, Ho-Young: 22 articles (01/2020 - 03/2003)
10. Lewin, Jan S: 22 articles (11/2019 - 06/2006)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Deglutition Disorders:
1. MetalsIBA
2. SteroidsIBA
3. Type A Botulinum Toxins (Botox)FDA Link
4. Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum Toxin)IBA
5. 1-phenyl-3,3-dimethyltriazene (PDT)IBA
6. BariumIBA
7. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
8. Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIG)FDA Link
9. Proton Pump InhibitorsIBA
10. salicylhydroxamic acid (SHAM)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Stents
2. Therapeutics
3. Myotomy
4. Fundoplication
5. Radiotherapy