Dysphagia definition

Any condition that weakens or damages the muscles and nerves used for swallowing may cause dysphagia.

Good results from balloon dilatation are obtained in most patients with 60% of patients dysphagia free at 5 years.

All patients had dysphagia, the mean degree for the studied group being 3.36.

A common, complex condition Older people are particularly prone to develop dysphagia for several reasons.