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Adapting Human Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study Methods to Detect and Characterize Dysphagia in Murine Disease Models
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Fluoroscopic findings of swallowing: comparison between preterm and full-term infants

Lenice de Fatima da Silva-Munhoz1, Karina Elena Bernadis Bühler

  • 1Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brasil.

Jornal Da Sociedade Brasileira De Fonoaudiologia
|October 21, 2011
PubMed

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Swallowing difficulties, including nasopharyngeal and gastroesophageal reflux, are common in preterm infants. Further research is needed to confirm if these swallowing alterations stem from functional immaturity.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology
  • Neonatology
  • Swallowing Disorders

Background:

  • Swallowing function is crucial for infant development.
  • Preterm infants may exhibit unique feeding challenges compared to full-term infants.
  • Fluoroscopic assessment provides insights into the mechanics of swallowing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail fluoroscopic swallowing findings in preterm infants (0-6 months).
  • To correlate these findings with clinical signs, symptoms, and associated conditions.
  • To compare swallowing dynamics in preterm versus full-term infants.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of fluoroscopic swallowing studies in infants aged 0-6 months.
  • Inclusion of 40 infants: 23 preterm and 17 full-term.
  • Review of associated medical records for clinical data.

Main Results:

  • Nasopharyngeal and gastroesophageal reflux were prevalent in both preterm and full-term infants.
  • No significant differences in the incidence of swallowing disorders were observed between groups.
  • Preterm infants showed more cardiac issues and oxygen desaturation; full-term infants experienced more vomiting.

Conclusions:

  • Nasopharyngeal and gastroesophageal reflux are key fluoroscopic findings in preterm infant swallowing.
  • Further longitudinal studies are recommended to validate the hypothesis of swallowing immaturity as the cause.
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