STUDY OF ENDOSCOPIC DIAGNOSIS OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS SUFFERED FROM DYSPHAGIA

Abstract

Swallowing problems (dysphagia) can occur at any point in the process of moving food, liquid, or saliva from the mouth through the throat (pharynx), into the esophagus and to the stomach. These problems may result in poor nutrition, dehydration or aspiration (accidental ingestion of food particles or fluids into the lungs). Dysphagia reduces quality of life. Swallowing disorders are often accompanied by voice impairment (dysphonia) as well. The central goal of the Clinic is to provide comprehensive evaluation and management of dysphagia and related disorders and improve quality of life. Hence based on above findings the present study was planned for Study of Endoscopic Diagnosis Outcomes in Patients Suffered from Dysphagia.

The present study was planned in Department of General surgery, Government Doon Medical College, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India. The study was conducted from January 2017 to October 2017. In the Present study 50 cases diagnosed with the dysphagia were enrolled and evaluated. The diagnosis was confirmed by biopsy taken during endoscopy and sent for histopathological examination. Patients were treated accordingly.

The data generated from present study concludes that Squamous cell carcinoma of oesophagus was found to be the most common cause of dysphagia which can be due to rising incidence of gastro esophageal reflux disease or Barret’s esophageous. Hence role of endoscopy is much valuable in detecting these premalignant conditions to prevent this manifestation.

Keywords: Dysphagia, Endoscopy, Carcinoma esophagus, etc.