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Feeding ability in Rett syndrome

R E Morton1, R Bonas, J Minford

  • 1Ronnie Mac Keith Child Development Centre, Derbyshire Children's Hospital, Derby, UK.

Developmental Medicine and Child Neurology
|May 1, 1997
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Individuals with Rett syndrome exhibit impaired tongue movement and delayed swallowing, leading to feeding difficulties and malnutrition. These feeding challenges are similar to those observed in Parkinson's disease patients.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Gastroenterology
  • Pediatrics

Background:

  • Rett syndrome is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder.
  • Feeding difficulties are a common but understudied complication in Rett syndrome.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the feeding abilities and oropharyngeal swallowing mechanisms in individuals with Rett syndrome.
  • To identify specific deficits contributing to feeding problems and malnutrition.

Main Methods:

  • Clinical assessment during meals and videofluoroscopy of feeding were employed.
  • Evaluated 20 individuals with Rett syndrome aged 1.5 to 33 years.

Main Results:

  • Reduced mid and posterior tongue movement observed, causing premature food/liquid spillover.

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  • Delayed pharyngeal swallow noted; other pharyngeal functions were largely normal.
  • Feeding problems correlated with general neurological impairment, leading to smaller size and malnutrition.

    • Conclusions:

    • Oropharyngeal dysphagia, characterized by tongue dysfunction and delayed swallow, is a significant issue in Rett syndrome.
    • Findings share similarities with swallowing patterns seen in Parkinson's disease.
    • Addressing feeding impairments is crucial for improving nutritional status and overall health in Rett syndrome.