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Rheumatology Advance Access published online on March 7, 2008
Rheumatology, doi:10.1093/rheumatology/ken029
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Dysphagia and other manifestations of oesophageal involvement in the musculoskeletal diseases

N. J. Sheehan

Department of Rheumatology, Peterborough and Stamford Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Peterborough, UK.

Correspondence to: N. J. Sheehan, Department of Rheumatology, Edith Cavell Hospital, Peterborough, PE3 9GZ, UK. E-mail: nick.sheehan{at}pbh-tr.nhs.uk


  Abstract

Oesophageal dysfunction can occur in a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, most notably the autoimmune connective tissue diseases. However, correlation between oesophageal symptoms and investigations is frequently poor. It is often uncertain whether symptoms are caused by the underlying disease or by its treatment. As the primary disease process may not be responsive to treatment, correctable iatrogenic causes should always be sought.

KEY WORDS: Dysphagia, Oesophageal function, Connective tissue diseases, Cervical spine, Treatment

Submitted 11 October 2007; revised version accepted 11 January 2008.
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