Abstract
Aim: This prospective Crossectional study was designed toevaluate the various pathological conditions leading to dysphagia in north-eastern India. Materials And Methods: From August 2010 till June 2014, data of patients presenting with dysphagia were recorded in prospective manner. Data included age, sex,and duration of dysphagia. And then the patients were subjected to Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (UGIE) under Local Anesthesia (LA)as an Out Patient basis. Results: A total of 220 patients were subjected for upper GI endoscopy. There were 140 males and 80 females. The final diagnosis was carcinoma esophagus in 125, 22 Carcinoma gastro esophageal junction, 19 Carcinoma oropharynx, 10 superficial esophagitis, 8 benign stricture, 5 Gastro esophageal reflux, 4 esophageal varices, 5 esophageal diverticulum, 2 cases of Achalasia and 20 with normal findings. Conclusion: Malignancy of the esophagus and stomach are the most common cause for dysphagia in this part of the country.
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