American gastroenterological association medical position statement on treatment of patients with dysphagia caused by benign disorders of the distal esophagus

Gastroenterology. 1999 Jul;117(1):229-33. doi: 10.1016/s0016-5085(99)70572-x.

Abstract

This document presents the official recommendations of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA) on treatment of patients with dysphagia caused by benign disorders of the distal espophagus. It was approved by the Clinical Practice and Practice Economics Committee on September 27, 1998, and by the AGA Governing Board on November 8, 1998.

Publication types

  • Guideline
  • Practice Guideline

MeSH terms

  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology*
  • Deglutition Disorders / therapy*
  • Esophageal Achalasia / therapy
  • Esophageal Diseases / complications*
  • Esophageal Stenosis / therapy
  • Gastroenterology*
  • Humans
  • Societies, Medical*
  • United States