PART 2: Cardinal Manifestations and Presentation of Diseases
SECTION 6 Alterations in Gastrointestinal Function
38 Dysphagia
 | Figure 38-1 Sagittal and diagrammatic views of the musculature involved in enacting oropharyngeal swallowing. Note the dominance of the tongue in the sagittal view and the intimate relationship between the entrance to the larynx (airway) and the esophagus. In the resting configuration illustrated, the esophageal inlet is closed. This is... |
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 | Figure 38-2 Approach to the patient with dysphagia. Etiologies in bold print are the most common. ENT, ear, nose, and throat; GERD, gastroesophageal reflux disease. |
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