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Tag: Dysphagia

  • Esophagus

    Esophagus

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    Dr. Taoufik

    A- succinctly Knowing the functional anatomy of the esophagus: The esophagus is a tubular organ lined with squamous epithelium. His muscle structure, extrinsic innervation (vagus) and intrinsic (autonomous nerve plexus) allow the propulsion of pharyngeal food to the stomach. The main element opposing the reflux of gastric contents is the lower esophageal sphincter (LES). B-…

  • Dysphagia

    Dysphagia

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    Dr. Taoufik

    Dysphagia is defined as discomfort during food intake.Habitually one distinguishes dysphagia oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia. They can move gradually or acutely. In chronic progressive dysphagia installation, diagnostics eliminate first is that of a tumor pathology, ENT or esophageal. DIAGNOSIS: Examination: The first approach of dysphagia must be a careful examination that first defines the sharp,…

  • Achalasia

    Achalasia

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    Dr. Taoufik

    A- Knowing the definition of achalasia: The achalasia, etymologically failure to open the sphincter, is a primary esophageal motor disorder defined by an absence of peristalsis of the body of the esophagus and a relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter missing or incomplete when swallowing. B- Know the clinical and para-clinical arguments in favor of…