Revisiting the link between oropharyngeal dysphagia and cancer in autoimmune myositis: a descriptive study [PDF]
Objectives To explore the link between moderate to severe oropharyngeal dysphagia and cancer in autoimmune myositis (AIM) other than inclusion body myositis (IBM).
Hao Cheng Shen +41 more
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Implications of health professionals’ awareness and involvement in oropharyngeal dysphagia management on inpatient outcomes in a National Hospital in Kenya: a case study [PDF]
Introduction The complex, multifaceted nature of oropharyngeal dysphagia calls for all health professionals to be aware and involved in its management.
Dalphine Chebet Ndiema +2 more
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Oropharyngeal Dysphagia after Anterior Cervical Spine Surgery: A Review
Study Design Review. Objective Postoperative oropharyngeal dysphagia is one of the most common complications following anterior cervical spine surgery (ACSS).
Karen K Anderson, Paul M Arnold
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Impact of Modified Diet, Swallowing Exercises, and Neuromuscular Electrostimulation on Severity of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia of Geriatric Patients [PDF]
Background and Objectives: Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a common swallowing disorder, characterized by difficulties in moving food and liquids from the mouth to the esophagus; it is particularly prevalent among older adults with neurological conditions ...
Margarita Rugaitienė +5 more
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Utility of High‐Resolution Esophageal Manometry in the Evaluation of Presumed Oropharyngeal Dysphagia [PDF]
Objective Evaluate the utility of high‐resolution esophageal manometry (HREM) in patients with symptoms of oropharyngeal dysphagia (OD) but unremarkable Modified Barium Swallow Studies (MBSS). Study Design Retrospective cohort study.
David Ahmadian +5 more
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Oropharyngeal dysphagia and quality of life in elderly people in the late phase after stroke [PDF]
Purpose: to verify the correlation between oropharyngeal dysphagia and quality of life in elderly people in the late phase after stroke. Methods: a retrospective cross-sectional study, whose data were obtained by analyzing a database composed of 30 ...
Letícia Sampaio de Oliveira +6 more
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Oropharyngeal dysphagia in elderly persons: Etiology, pathophysiology and symptomatology
Swallowing disorders can occur at any age, although they occur more often in old age when the physiology of swallowing changes due to aging. Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a very common clinical condition affecting 13% of the total population over 65 years ...
Petrovic-Lazic Mirjana +2 more
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Evaluation of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Older Patients for Risk Stratification of Pneumonia
ObjectiveNasogastric tube (NGT) and percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) are widely used techniques to feed older patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia. Aspiration pneumonia is the most common cause of death in these patients.
Tai-Han Lin +2 more
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Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is an established and one of the most commonly used methods for assessing patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia. At least 50% of neurological patients, especially those with acute stroke, present with
Ruben Jimenez-Dominguez +1 more
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Background Swallowing difficulties in the oral cavity or pharynx (i.e., oropharyngeal dysphagia) are a common problem in the aging population, which may result in severe consequences, such as malnutrition, aspiration pneumonia, and mortality. Identifying
Patricia Hägglund +2 more
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