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Dysphagia with head injury.

L H Field1, C J Weiss

  • 1Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, State University of New York, Buffalo.

Brain Injury
|January 1, 1989
PubMed
Summary
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Head injury often causes dysphagia (swallowing problems). Videofluorography (VFG) effectively identifies these issues, aiding management and potentially shortening hospital stays for patients with swallowing dysfunction.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Head injury frequently leads to neurological deficits.
  • Dysphagia is a common complication following traumatic brain injury.
  • Early identification and management of dysphagia are crucial for patient recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of dysphagia in head injury patients.
  • To showcase videofluorography's (VFG) utility in diagnosing swallowing dysfunction.
  • To highlight VFG's benefits in managing dysphagia.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 30 head injury patients.
  • Utilized videofluorography (VFG) barium swallow examinations.
  • Assessed swallowing function and identified common sites of dysfunction.

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Main Results:

  • Nine patients (30%) presented with significant swallowing problems.
  • Prolonged oral transit and delayed swallowing reflex were the most common issues (87.5%).
  • A strong correlation was found between swallowing dysfunction and extended hospitalization.

Conclusions:

  • VFG is a valuable tool for diagnosing and managing dysphagia post-head injury.
  • Improved swallowing function, documented by serial VFG, can guide the cessation of nasogastric tube feeding.
  • Effective dysphagia management may lead to reduced hospital length of stay.