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Review
. 2003 Feb 22;326(7386):433-6.
doi: 10.1136/bmj.326.7386.433.

Investigation and management of chronic dysphagia

Paula Leslie  1 , Paul N Carding, Janet A Wilson
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Review

Investigation and management of chronic dysphagia

Paula Leslie et al. BMJ. .
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Figures

Figure 1
Figure 1
Pharyngeal pouch
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Figure 2
Lateral fluoroscopic projection showing contrast material in the valleculas, pyriform sinuses, laryngeal vestibule, and aspiration into the upper trachea
Figure 3
Figure 3
Flow chart for the investigation and management of dysphagia
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