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H Sallout

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The aging esophagus.

Various esophageal diseases affect large sections of the elderly population. This article reviews many of the diseases that involve the esophagus. Dysphagia, esophageal motility disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Barrett esophagus are discussed with particular emphasis on management issues. The availability of recent technologic advances and the current therapeutic options should positively impact the consequences of these diseases.

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