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SummaryBackgroundDysphagia aortica is an umbrella term to describe swallowing obstruction from external aortic compression secondary to a dilated, tortuous, or aneurysmal aorta. We performed a systematic literature review to clarify clinical features and outcomes of patients with dysphagia aortica.Materials and methodsWe searched PubMed, EMBASE, Web of
Grimaldi S.+5 more
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Diagnosis and treatment of neurogenic dysphagia – S1 guideline of the German Society of Neurology
Introduction Neurogenic dysphagia defines swallowing disorders caused by diseases of the central and peripheral nervous system, neuromuscular transmission, or muscles.
R. Dziewas+24 more
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A service evaluation of parent adherence with dysphagia management therapy guidelines: Reports from family carers supporting children with complex needs in Greece [PDF]
Purpose: Many children with complex needs exhibit eating, drinking and/or swallowing disorders (dysphagia). These children often have associated learning needs, and require assistance from carers for daily tasks such as eating and drinking.
Alexia Charpentier+5 more
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Laryngeal sensitivity in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis [PDF]
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+13 more
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Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by a combination of motor and non-motor dysfunction. Dysphagia is a common symptom in PD, though it is still too frequently underdiagnosed.
G. Cosentino+37 more
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This study assessed whether a high provided energy of ≥30 kcal/ideal body weight (IBW)/day (kg) for patients with sarcopenic dysphagia effectively improved swallowing ability and the activities of daily living (ADLs).
A. Shimizu+9 more
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Post-stroke dysphagia: frequency, risk factors, and topographic representation: hospital-based study
Background The frequency of dysphagia varies considerably across literature. Post-stroke dysphagia is a common cause of increased morbidity and length of hospitalization.
Eman M. Khedr+4 more
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Dysphagia in the intensive care unit: epidemiology, mechanisms, and clinical management
Dysphagia may present in all critically ill patients and large-scale clinical data show that e.g. post-extubation dysphagia (PED) is commonly observed in intensive care unit (ICU) patients.
P. Zuercher+3 more
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Mitral stenosis (MS) is the most common valvular heart disease in developing countries where rheumatic fever is common. It is also more common in women. The normal mitral orifice is 4-5 square cm in area and the symptoms do not occur until the orifice area falls to below 2.0 square cm and usually below 1.5 square cm. The orifice area decreases by 0.1-0.
Masudur Rahman+3 more
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