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Deglutition Disorders (Dysphagia) Summary

Description: 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 Show All >>

Networked: 4413 relevant articles (454 outcomes, 398 trials/studies) for this Disease

Key Drugs and Agents for Deglutition Disorders

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Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to treatments:
  1. Botulinum Toxins (Botulinum Toxin) : 13 outcomes 6 studies in 80 results : IBA
  2. 1-phenyl-3,3-dimethyltriazene (PDT) : 12 outcomes 2 studies in 20 results : IBA
  3. Barium : 8 outcomes 69 studies in 260 results : IBA
  4. onabotulinumtoxinA (Botox) : 7 outcomes 5 studies in 18 results : FDA 1
  5. Plastics : 7 outcomes 3 studies in 46 results : IBA
  6. Omeprazole (Esomeprazole) : 6 outcomes 4 studies in 18 results : FDA 25 Generic
  7. Iron : 5 outcomes in 38 results : IBA
  8. salicylhydroxamic acid (SHAM) : 4 outcomes 4 studies in 15 results : IBA
  9. Proton Pumps (Proton Pump) : 4 outcomes 3 studies in 33 results : IBA
  10. Phenobarbital (Luminal) : 4 outcomes 2 studies in 21 results : FDA 1
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Diseases Related to Deglutition Disorders

  1. Pathologic Constriction (Stenosis)
  2. Gastroesophageal Reflux (GERD)
  3. Neoplasms (Cancer)
  4. Pain (Aches)
  5. Esophageal Neoplasms (Esophageal Cancer)
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Key Therapies for Deglutition Disorders

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  1. Stents : 128 outcomes 35 studies in 452 results
  2. Fundoplication : 36 outcomes 46 studies in 347 results
  3. Aftercare (After-Treatment) : 19 outcomes 6 studies in 104 results
  4. Brachytherapy : 18 outcomes 8 studies in 60 results
  5. Radiotherapy : 14 outcomes 18 studies in 195 results
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