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Feeling of food getting stuck in my throat. can the ent check for cancer with fiberoptic cameras?

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Dr. David Masiello answered

Specializes in Hematology and Oncology

No: No, but a GI doctor can do an endoscopy to evalaute for a problem.

Answered 12/22/2014

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Yes., also GI.: You may have some esophageal obstruction, like schatzki ring, or plummer vinson syndrome, or cancer. A double contrast barium swallow can be done, as well as a flexible esophagogastroscopy to see what it is. Ent can check for throat cancer.

Answered 12/21/2014

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Yes: An ENT specialist should be able to examine throat and related areas. You may wish to consult a GI specialist as an alternataive.

Answered 9/29/2020

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