Evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders

Dysphagia is defined as difficulty swallowing. The precise incidence of dysphagia is unknown because it is a frequently underdiagnosed condition. Recently, more attention has been paid to accurate evaluation and treatment of patients with this disorder.

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