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Swallowing function in patients with multiple-system atrophy with a clinical predominance of cerebellar symptoms

Ryuzaburo Higo1, Takaharu Nito, Niro Tayama

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology, University of Tokyo Faculty of Medicine, 3-1 Hongo 7-chome Bunkyo-ku, 113-8655 Tokyo, Japan. rhigo-tky@umin.ac.jp

European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology : Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : Affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
|March 1, 2005
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Swallowing difficulties in multiple system atrophy with cerebellar symptoms (MSA-C) worsen over time, particularly in the oral phase. Early intervention and combined diagnostic methods are crucial for managing this progressive neurological disorder.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Speech-Language Pathology

Background:

  • Multiple system atrophy with cerebellar symptoms (MSA-C) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder.
  • Swallowing dysfunction (dysphagia) is a common and debilitating symptom in MSA-C.
  • Understanding the progression of dysphagia is crucial for patient management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the progression of swallowing dysfunction in patients with MSA-C.
  • To correlate swallowing impairments with disease duration and specific neurological deficits.
  • To evaluate the utility of videofluoroscopy (VF) in assessing dysphagia in MSA-C.

Main Methods:

  • Videofluoroscopy (VF) examinations of 21 patients with MSA-C.
  • Classification of patients into early (1-3 years), middle (4-6 years), and late (>7 years) disease stages.

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  • Analysis of oral and pharyngeal swallowing phases based on VF findings.

    • Main Results:

    • Oral phase swallowing dysfunction, including delayed bolus transport and impaired bolus holding, significantly worsened with disease progression.
    • Delayed bolus transport was observed in 50% of early-stage patients and over 85% of late-stage patients.
    • Pharyngeal phase function showed no significant correlation with disease duration, but VF may not fully capture these deficits.

    Conclusions:

    • Swallowing dysfunction in MSA-C is progressive, primarily affecting the oral phase.
    • Cerebellar and parkinsonian symptoms contribute to oral phase impairments.
    • Combined diagnostic approaches (VF, manometry, EMG) are recommended for comprehensive pharyngeal phase assessment, especially in late-stage MSA-C.