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Adapting Human Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study Methods to Detect and Characterize Dysphagia in Murine Disease Models
Published on: March 1, 2015
Pediatric Dysphagia: Through The Thick and Thin
1Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Seattle Children's Hospital, University of Washington, 4800 Sand Point Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105, USA.
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The article provides an overview of dysphagia in children, emphasizing the complexities of the swallowing process and its disruptions, which can lead to oropharyngeal or esophageal dysphagia. It discusses the overlapping clinical symptoms in young children and highlights the importance of comprehensive gastroenterological evaluations, including imaging and endoscopic techniques. The article also stresses the necessity of a multidisciplinary aerodigestive approach, especially for complex cases, and underscores the need for age-appropriate diagnostic and therapeutic strategies to effectively manage and treat pediatric dysphagia.
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