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Objectives/Hypothesis
Dysphagia may cause concern about malignancy. Symptoms are often unspecific; thus, it is essential to identify those requiring further investigations.
Study Design
Retrospective study combined with patient survey.
Methods
Case records of the 303 dysphagia patients referred in 2009 to Helsinki University Hospital, Department of Otorhinolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery were...