Association of Dysphagia with Significant Esophageal Motility Disorders in the UAE: A Retrospective Analysis from a Tertiary Care Facility in Abu Dhabi - Report - MDSpire
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Association of Dysphagia with Significant Esophageal Motility Disorders in the UAE: A Retrospective Analysis from a Tertiary Care Facility in Abu Dhabi
Clinical Report: Association of Dysphagia with Esophageal Motility Disorders in UAE
Overview
Revise to include the implications of the lack of association with BMI and diabetes mellitus.
Background
Dysphagia is a prevalent symptom that often leads to the investigation of esophageal motility disorders, which can significantly impact patient quality of life. Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of these disorders in specific populations, such as in the UAE, is crucial for improving diagnostic and management strategies. The scarcity of data on esophageal motility disorders in the UAE highlights the need for targeted research in this area.
Data Highlights
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Key Findings
Dysphagia is commonly associated with major esophageal motility disorders in the UAE.
Major esophageal motility disorders are more prevalent in men and UAE nationals.
Body mass index (BMI) and diabetes mellitus (DM) were not associated with the risk of major esophageal motility disorders in this population.
The study utilized high-resolution esophageal manometry (HREM) as the diagnostic standard for evaluating esophageal motility disorders.
Major esophageal motility disorders included conditions such as achalasia and ineffective esophageal motility.
Clinical Implications
Healthcare providers should consider the high prevalence of major esophageal motility disorders in patients presenting with dysphagia, particularly among men and UAE nationals. The lack of association with BMI and DM suggests that other factors may be at play, necessitating a comprehensive evaluation of dysphagia in clinical practice.
Conclusion
The findings underscore the importance of recognizing dysphagia as a key symptom of major esophageal motility disorders in the UAE, which may inform better diagnostic and treatment approaches in this population.
by Ameirah Badr Abdullah Al Ali, Laurette L. Bukasa, Tareq Moh’d, Khalifa Saleh Ahmed Al Tenaiji, Mohamed Nasir Alzaabi, Shaima Wasim Khan, Thaer Khaleel Swaid, Hosameldin Abdelrahman Dafalla, Mostafa Ahmed Shehata, Eyad Alakrad
