The aging esophagus

Various esophageal diseases affect large sections of the elderly population . This article reviews many of the diseases that involve the esophagus. Dys phagia, esophageal motility disorders, gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Barrett esophagus are discussed with particular emphasis on management iss ues. The availability of recent technologic advances and the current therap eutic options should positively impact the consequences of these diseases.