02-03-2006, 04:02 AM
Hi April17
Thanks for your explanation. And I agree on all other parts except that Kornbluth says sleroderma and rings also develop over time causing dysphagia to both.
Endoscopy only if obstruction is suspected.
Looking at the question again pat.
-Older
-Dyspahia to both for 2 mo w/6lb weightloss
-And Tx for Heartburn (so has reflux probls)
-normal Xray
Still don;t get why manometry not first unless barium esophagram is first b/c its less expensive and has not been done in patient previoulsy.
Anyone else has input?
Thanks for your explanation. And I agree on all other parts except that Kornbluth says sleroderma and rings also develop over time causing dysphagia to both.
Endoscopy only if obstruction is suspected.
Looking at the question again pat.
-Older
-Dyspahia to both for 2 mo w/6lb weightloss
-And Tx for Heartburn (so has reflux probls)
-normal Xray
Still don;t get why manometry not first unless barium esophagram is first b/c its less expensive and has not been done in patient previoulsy.
Anyone else has input?