Odynophagia classification

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Sunny Kumar MD [2]

Overview

There is no established system for the classification of odynophagia. However we can classify them according to causes to approach the cases of odynophagia.

Classification

• There is no established system for the classification of odynophagia. However we can classify them according to causes to approach the area of involvement..

• Odynophagia may be classified according to causes into two groups:
  • Disorders of esophagus:
  • Disorders of pharynx