The Natural History of Globus Pharyngeus
Joint Authors
Source
International Journal of Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2010, Issue 2010 (31 Dec. 2010), pp.1-4, 4 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2010-12-27
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
4
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Globus pharyngeus is a common disorder and accounts for 5% of all ENT referrals.
Objectives.
To evaluate the role of barium swallow and endoscopy in these patients, to ascertain the incidence, if any, of aerodigestive tract malignancy in this group and to assess the natural evolution of globus pharyngeus.
Materials and Methods.
Seventy-nine patients underwent barium swallow and rigid oesophagoscopy for globus pharyngeus between January 2005 and October 2008.
Fifty-five patients were contacted by phone on average 5 years and 3 months after intervention and asked if their symptoms still persisted.
Twenty-four patients were uncontactable or lost to followup, three patients were deceased, two of cardiac related disease and one of renal failure.
Results.
The majority of patients, 36 of 55 (65%), had a normal barium swallow.
Forty-five of 55 (82%) of patients had normal rigid endoscopies.
Thirty-one of 55 (56%) patients were at an average followup time of 5 years and 3 months.
No patient developed a malignant lesion.
Conclusion.
Globus pharyngeus is a relatively common but benign condition of indeterminate origin.
Our study demonstrates that many of these patients spontaneously improve with time.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Cashman, E. C.& Donnelly, M. J.. 2010. The Natural History of Globus Pharyngeus. International Journal of Otolaryngology،Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Cashman, E. C.& Donnelly, M. J.. The Natural History of Globus Pharyngeus. International Journal of Otolaryngology No. 2010 (2010), pp.1-4.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Cashman, E. C.& Donnelly, M. J.. The Natural History of Globus Pharyngeus. International Journal of Otolaryngology. 2010. Vol. 2010, no. 2010, pp.1-4.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450593