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Dysphagia caused by neurologic deficits

T G Dray1, A D Hillel, R M Miller

  • 1Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA.

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|June 18, 1998
PubMed
Summary

This review covers the neurophysiology of swallowing and how to diagnose and manage dysphagia. It also examines neurological conditions linked to swallowing difficulties.

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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Gastroenterology
  • Neurology

Background:

  • Swallowing (deglutition) is a complex neurophysiological process.
  • Dysphagia, or difficulty swallowing, can result from various underlying conditions.
  • Understanding the neurophysiology of swallowing is crucial for diagnosing and managing dysphagia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the neurophysiology of normal swallowing.
  • To detail the examination and work-up process for patients with dysphagia.
  • To consider major neurologic conditions associated with dysphagia.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of neurophysiology of swallowing.
  • Description of clinical examination and diagnostic work-up for dysphagia.
  • Discussion of neurologic conditions impacting swallowing.

Main Results:

  • The neurophysiology of normal swallowing involves intricate neural control.
  • A systematic approach is essential for evaluating patients with dysphagia.
  • Several neurologic conditions commonly lead to dysphagia.

Conclusions:

  • Normal swallowing relies on complex neurophysiological mechanisms.
  • Comprehensive patient evaluation is key to identifying the cause of dysphagia.
  • Neurologic disorders are significant contributors to dysphagia, requiring targeted management.

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