Role of endoscopic ultrasonography in the diagnosis of dysphagia aortica

Abstract

Dysphagia aortica is an unusual cause of dysphagia. Diagnosis of this condition is usually based on chest radiography, barium esophagogram, chest computed tomography, endoscopy, and aortography. We report a case of dysphagia aortica who was successfully diagnosed using endoscopic ultrasonography and treated with life style modification and medications. Keywords: dysphagia aortica; aortic aneurysm; endoscopic ultrasonography; endoscopy.