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Dysphagia CT
Introduction
Overview
Overview
CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of the underlying cause of dysphagia. Findings on CT scan suggestive of dysphagia include structural abnormalities and central nervous system (CNS) abnormalities.
CT scan
CT scan
CT scan may be helpful in the diagnosis of the underlying cause of dysphagia. Findings on CT scan suggestive of dysphagia include:[1]
- Structural abnormalities
- CNS abnormalities
References
References
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