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Hindi Journal of Otology & RhinologyISSN: 2324-8785
Phillip Moore Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Cancer, Barium swallows, Globus pharyngeus, Tumours
Department of ENT, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wales, UK
Biography
I am Phillip Moore belonging to the Department of ENT, intrested in the field of Globus pharyngeus; Barium swallows; Tumours; Cancer from Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board, Wales, UK
Publications
Research Article Open Access
The Validity of Barium Swallow in the Diagnosis of Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Author(s): Dena Elsawy, Mahmoud Elsayed, Abdelrahman Ezzat,Phillip Moore
Globus pharyngeus is a common benign condition. Patients with this condition are commonly investigated to exclude the risk of upper aero-digestive malignancies. One of the investigations carried out is barium swallow. However, there is great debate regarding the role of barium swallow in the diagnosis of head and neck cancers. Therefore, the aim of this audit is to review the validity of barium swallow in diagnosing malignancies amongst patients with globus. Data retrieved from the Head and Neck service in Ysbyty Gwynedd reviews all patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer in Betsi Cadwaladr Health Board, which covers all North West Wales in the period between January 2010 and December 2014. Results show that out of 708 patients, barium swallow suspected malignancy in 5 patients. Th... view more»
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