Dysphagia in Stroke and Neurologic Disease

Dysphagia is a common problem in neurologic disease. The authors describe rates of dysphagia in selected neurologic diseases, and the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia in this population. Applicable physiology and aspects of neural control are reviewed. The decision-making process to determine o...

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Published in:	Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America Vol. 19; no. 4; pp. 867 - 888
Main Authors:	González-Fernández, Marlís, MD, PhD, Daniels, Stephanie K., PhD
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States Elsevier Inc 01-11-2008
Subjects:	Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - complications Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis - physiopathology Behavior Therapy Deglutition - physiology Deglutition Disorders - complications Deglutition Disorders - physiopathology Deglutition Disorders - rehabilitation Exercise Therapy Humans Parkinson Disease - complications Parkinson Disease - physiopathology Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Severity of Illness Index Stroke - complications
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Summary:	Dysphagia is a common problem in neurologic disease. The authors describe rates of dysphagia in selected neurologic diseases, and the evaluation and treatment of dysphagia in this population. Applicable physiology and aspects of neural control are reviewed. The decision-making process to determine oral feeding versus alternative means of alimentation is examined.
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ISSN:	1047-9651 1558-1381
DOI:	10.1016/j.pmr.2008.07.001