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Laryngeal sensitivity in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [PDF]

, 2016
Recent studies have shown the involvement of the sensory nervous system in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The aim of our study was to investigate the correlation between the laryngeal sensitivity deficit and the type of ALS onset ...
BIASIOTTA, ANTONELLA, Buonopane, Ce, CAMBIERI, CHIARA, CECCANTI, MARCO, CRUCCU, Giorgio, DE VINCENTIIS, Marco, FRASCA, VITTORIO, GIORDANO, Carla, GORI, MARIA CRISTINA, GRECO, Antonio, INGHILLERI, Maurizio, ONESTI, EMANUELA, RUOPPOLO, Giovanni, SCHETTINO, ILENIA   +13 more
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Quality analysis of 3D printed gelatin κ-carrageenan based deglutition disorders food [PDF]

Zhongguo niangzao
In recent years, the prevalence of dysphagia in the elderly has increased significantly. To improve the physical health and life quality of the elderly, solid dysphagia food was developed based on sorbitol displacement reinforced gelatin-carrageenan gel ...
WANG Yichuan, LI JIa, YUAN Fang, MAO Like
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The Swallowing Characteristics of Thickeners, Jellies and Yoghurt Observed Using an In Vitro Model [PDF]

, 2019
© The Author(s) 2019 Open Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in ...
Cook, Michael T., Hamdy, Shaheen, Liu, Fang, McAuley, William, Patel, Simmi, Sun, Yi   +5 more
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Videofluoroscopic analysis of different volumes of liquid bolus swallowing in healthy individuals: comparison between height and sex

Clinics
OBJECTIVE: The volume of swallowed bolus affects the pharyngeal transit duration. The sex and corporal height of individuals may likely influence this effect.
Marcia Regina Kfouri Bernardi Regueiro, Weslania Viviane Nascimento, Luana Casari Parreira, Roberto Oliveira Dantas   +3 more
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Two Distinct Types of Hypercontractile Esophagus: Classic and Spastic Jackhammer

Gut and Liver, 2016
Hypercontractile esophagus (nicknamed jackhammer esophagus) is a recently defined disease within the esophageal motility disorders classification. Responses to treatments for jackhammer esophagus have been inconsistent in previous trials, possibly due to
Yun Soo Hong, Yang Won Min, Poong-Lyul Rhee   +2 more
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Botulinum Toxin Is Effective in the Management of Neurogenic Dysphagia. Clinical-Electrophysiological Findings and Tips on Safety in Different Neurological Disorders [PDF]

, 2017
Background and Aims: Neurogenic dysphagia linked to failed relaxation of the upper esophageal sphincter (UES) can be treated by injecting botulinum toxin (BTX) into the cricopharyngeal (CP) muscle.
Andrea Cortese, Antonio Schindler, Arrigo Moglia, Cristina Tassorelli, Domenico A. Restivo, Enrico Alfonsi, Giorgio Sandrini, Giulia Bertino, Giuseppe Cosentino, Massimiliano Todisco, Matteo C. Ramusino, Mauro Fresia, Paolo Prunetti, Roberto De Icco   +13 more
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Synovial Sarcoma in Head and Neck: A Case Report

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2014
Introduction Synovial sarcoma is a malignant tumor of mesenchymal pluripotent cells. Objectives We present a case of synovial sarcoma in the posterolateral wall of the oropharynx. Resumed report The patient, a 23-year-old woman,
Adriano Santana Fonseca, Amanda Canário Andrade Azevedo, Fabíola Moreira Magalhães, Nilvano Alves de Andrade   +3 more
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Dental management in dysphagia syndrome patients with previously acquired brain damages

Dental Research Journal, 2012
Dysphagia is defined as difficulty in swallowing food (semi-solid or solid), liquid, or both. Difficulty in swallowing affects approximately 7% of population, with risk incidence increasing with age.
Ennio Bramanti, Claudio Arcuri, Francesco Cecchetti, Gabriele Cervino, Riccardo Nucera, Marco Cicciù   +5 more
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Velopharyngeal sphincter pathophysiologic aspects in the in cleft palat

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology, 2008
Introduction: Cleft lip and palate are common congenital abnormalities with typical functional disorders on speech, deglutition and middle ear function. Objective: This article reviews functional labiopalatine disorders through a pathophysiological view.
Collares, Marcus Vinicius Martins, Costa, Sady Selaimen da, Paniagua, Lauren Medeiros, Dornelles, Sílvia, Silva, Daniela Preto da   +4 more
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Assessment and management of dysphagia in the neonatal intensive care units in India: A survey report

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health
Background: Evidence-based assessment and management of dysphagia in neonates, especially those in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), are limited. Understanding existing clinical practices may be the first step toward developing a consensus.
Mary Jose, Rahul Krishnamurthy, Lakshmi Venkatesh, Nutan Kamath, Kamalakshi G. Bhat, Radish Kumar Balasubramanium   +5 more
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