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Study Design: This was a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: The objective was (1) to measure rates of successful resolution of dysphagia in patients after undergoing surgical intervention for diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH); and (2) to determine if older age, longer duration of preoperative symptoms, or increased severity of disease was correlated with unsuccessful surgical intervention.

Summary Of Background Data: DISH, also known as Forestier disease, is an enthesopathy affecting up to 35% of the elderly population.

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