Abstract
The role of fibreoptic endoscopy in the investigation of dysphagia in an elderly population was investigated. Three hundred and sixty-five subjects were studied. Two hundred and sixty subjects had abnormalities with extra oesophageal disease accounting for symptoms in a substantial minority. Endoscopy was safe, offered the advantage of immediate therapy and was well tolerated. Sub-group analysis showed it to be preferable to radiological investigation in diagnosing both benign and malignant mucosal lesions.
MeSH terms
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Adenocarcinoma / complications
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / complications
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Deglutition Disorders / diagnostic imaging
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Deglutition Disorders / etiology*
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Dilatation / methods
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Esophageal Neoplasms / complications
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Esophageal Neoplasms / diagnostic imaging
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Esophageal Stenosis / complications*
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Esophageal Stenosis / diagnostic imaging
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Esophageal Stenosis / therapy
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Esophagoscopy*
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Esophagus / diagnostic imaging
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Female
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Fiber Optic Technology
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Humans
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Male
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Radiography
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Retrospective Studies