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American College of Radiology. ACR appropriateness criteria: dysphagia. 2018 [internet publication].Full text

World Gastroenterology Organisation. WGO practice guideline - dysphagia. Sep 2014 [internet publication].Full text

Pasha SF, Acosta RD, Chandrasekhara V, et al; ASGE Standards of Practice Committee. The role of endoscopy in the evaluation and management of dysphagia. Gastrointest Endosc. 2014 Feb;79(2):191-201.Full text  Abstract

Dziewas R, Michou E, Trapl-Grundschober M, et al. European Stroke Organisation and European Society for Swallowing Disorders guideline for the diagnosis and treatment of post-stroke dysphagia. European Stroke Journal. Oct 2021 [Epub ahead of print].Full text

American College of Radiology. Practice parameter for the performance of esophagrams and upper gastrointestinal examinations in adults. 2024 [internet publication].Full text

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