Swallowing

As an Otolaryngologist Dr. Tamez can help in the evaluation and treatment of swallowing complaints. Whether it is difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), removing a swallowed object (foreign body) from the throat or esophagus or evaluating whether vocal cord pathology and laryngeal sensation (or lack thereof) is contributing to liquids going down the wrong pipe (aspiration). Dr. Tamez has the knowledge and experience to help.

Possible Testing

• Fiberoptic Laryngoscopy
• Functional Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES)
• Esophagoscopy

Terms

• Barret's Esophagus
• Schatzki's Ring of the Esophagus
• Achalasia
• Esophogeal Dysmotility

Fact Sheets

• Swallowing Disorders

Additional Information

Zenker's Diverticulum Surgery

Zender's Diverticulum is a pouch that forms in the throat as a result of muscular tension forces. The symptoms consists of coughing up undigested food which accumulates in the pouch and gets coughed up. The treatment consists of surgery. The surgical options include an open neck approach or an endoscopic approach through the mouth. Dr. Tamez has the training and experience to help you deal with this annoying problem.