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Dysphagia Secondary to Esophageal Compression in a Patient with Decompensated Heart Failure [PDF]

The Korean Journal of Helicobacter and Upper Gastrointestinal Research, 2022
Cardiogenic dysphagia is a rare type of esophageal dysphagia caused by external compression of the esophagus by an enlarged left atrium. Long-term comparisons between the degree of cardiogenic dysphagia and heart failure have not been reported due to its
Jintae Park, Sora Baek, Gowun Kim, Seung-Joo Nam, Byung-Ryul Cho   +4 more
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Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Infants and Children with Infantile Pompe Disease.

, 2023
Pompe disease is a rare genetic progressive neuromuscular disorder. The most severe form, infantile Pompe disease, has historically resulted in early mortality, most commonly due to cardiorespiratory failure.
Case, LE, Lin, M, Banugaria, SG, Li, JS, Heller, JH, Kishnani, PS, Jones, HN, Muller, CW, O'Grady, G   +8 more
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Swallowing and ageing

Revista Portuguesa Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e Pescoço, 2023
Swallowing disorders, including dysphagia, are highly prevalent in the elderly and are associated with significantly negative outcomes, including malnutrition, dehydration, pneumonia, reduced quality of life, and caregiver burden.
Isabel Silva-Carvalho, Adriana Martins, J. Rodrigues Sousa, Susana Vaz-Freitas, Luís Meireles   +4 more
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Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Children with Eosinophilic Esophagitis

, 2023
Dysphagia is the most troublesome symptom of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE). This study aimed to investigate oropharyngeal dysphagia in children with EoE and possible related factors.
SARI, SİNAN, BAKIRTAŞ, ARZU, Arslan, Selen Serel, KELEŞ, MÜŞERREFE NUR, EĞRİTAŞ GÜRKAN, ÖDÜL, ELBASAN, BÜLENT, ERTOY KARAGÖL, HACER İLBİLGE, DALGIÇ, BUKET   +7 more
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Impact of oropharyngeal dysphagia on healthcare cost and length of stay in hospital: a systematic review

BMC Health Services Research, 2018
Background Healthcare systems internationally are under an ever-increasing demand for services that must be delivered in an efficient, effective and affordable manner.
Stacie Attrill, Sarahlouise White, Joanne Murray, Sue Hammond, Sebastian Doeltgen   +4 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

BMJ Public Health
Introduction The complex, multifaceted nature of oropharyngeal dysphagia calls for all health professionals to be aware and involved in its management.
Dalphine Chebet Ndiema, Tom O Abuom, Karia Matthew   +2 more
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Successful treatment of post COVID-19 neurogenic dysphagia with botulinum toxin

European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine, 2023
Introduction: Dysphagia in post COVID-19 patients could be caused by several factors, including reduced pharyngolaryngeal coordination due to SARS-CoV-2 tropism to the central and/or peripheral nervous system. To our knowledge, this is the first reported
Riccardo Canta, Lucilla Vestito, Paola Castellini, Carlo Trompetto, Laura Mori, Anna De Giovanni, Luca Puce, Lucio Marinelli   +7 more
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Exploring the Influence of Dysphagia and Tracheostomy on Pneumonia in Patients with Stroke: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Brain Sciences, 2022
Background: Pneumonia is common in patients with tracheostomy and dysphagia. However, the influence of dysphagia and tracheostomy on pneumonia in patients with stroke remains unclear.
Yong Dai, Jia Qiao, Qiu-Ping Ye, Xin-Ya Li, Jia-Hui Hu, Zu-Lin Dou   +5 more
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Determinants of Body Mass Index in Early Systemic Sclerosis: Implications for Nutritional Risk Stratification

Arthritis Care &Research, EarlyView.
Objective Gastrointestinal (GI) involvement can lead to malnutrition in patients with systemic sclerosis (SSc). Body mass index (BMI) remains the most widely used marker to screen nutritional status. We aimed to identify predictors of lower BMI in patients with SSc. Methods Patients with SSc from a prospective US cohort meeting 2013 American College of
Ali Y. Ayla, Meng Zhang, Bingrui Chen, Claudia Pedroza, Brian Skaug, Maureen Mayes, Michael Hughes, Shervin Assassi, Zsuzsanna H. McMahan   +8 more
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The design and evaluation of a valid dysphagia screening tool for acute stroke patients [PDF]

, 2012
Screening acute stroke patients for dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) is recommended within 24 hours due to risks of morbidity and mortality. A review of the international literature identified no universal consensus for a valid method of screening. This
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