Swallowed Trouble: Evaluating Esophageal Dysphagia Step by Step

from Master USMLE · host Dr. Amin Afrasiabi

In this high-yield Master Series episode, we explore a clinical case of a 69-year-old woman with progressive dysphagia to solids. Should you start a PPI, order manometry, or jump straight to endoscopy?You’ll learn how to:• Differentiate oropharyngeal vs esophageal dysphagia• Recognize mechanical obstruction patterns• Apply the dysphagia evaluation algorithm• Avoid common delays in diagnosis• Choose the right diagnostic test — and when to scope firstThis episode is perfect for Step 2 CK review, GI rotation prep, and mastering clinical reasoning when it matters most.

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