Upper esophageal sphincter (UES) dysfunction, defined as inappropriate opening or failed relaxation of the UES during swallowing, is a common cause of dysphagia. This research project consists of two parts: I- a systematic review of the literature to assess UES intervention trends and their impact on patient outcomes. II- Development of a multi-site study to explore the comparative effectiveness of two common intervention types.
Intervention for Upper Esophageal Sphincter Dysfunction
