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Huiyan Yu1,2, Kazutaka Takahashi3, Lisa Bloom2,4
1Department of Neurology, Beijing Hospital, National Center of Gerontology, Beijing, China.
Frontiers in Neurology
|August 9, 2020
Summary
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) effects on swallowing vary by target and stimulation settings in movement disorders. Subthalamic nucleus DBS may help or harm swallowing, while globus pallidus interna DBS shows potential benefits.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Swallowing Disorders
Background:
- Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is used for movement disorders, but its impact on swallowing is not well understood.
- Dysphagia and aspiration are significant concerns in patients with Parkinson's disease and dystonia.
Conclusions:
- DBS has complex and variable effects on swallowing function across different movement disorders and targets.
- Further well-designed studies and direct comparisons of DBS targets are necessary to clarify its role in managing swallowing dysfunction.
