CLINICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENTS DURING STENTING WITH DIFFERENT TYPES OF STENTS WITH BENIGN DYSPHAGIA

Abstract

Dysphagia is a common condition that can seriously affect a patient's quality of life. It is a common symptom in the general population, with a prevalence of up to 20% and affecting up to 50% of people over 60 years of age. From an anatomical point of view, it can be due to oropharyngeal or esophageal etiology, while from a pathophysiological point of view, dysphagia can be caused by organic (benign or malignant) and functional diseases, causing mainly motor disorders.