Dysphagia

New Dysphagia Study Findings Have Been Reported by Scientists at IRCCS

Published in Gastroenterology Week, October 10th, 2011

2011 OCT 10 -- "We report the long-term history of two patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia subsequent to partial resection of the larynx (supraglottic and subtotal laryngectomy, respectively). Both fiberendoscopic and videofluoroscopy swallowing studies demonstrated aspiration of liquids and solids in the lower respiratory tract," researchers in Milan, Italy report.

"The patients underwent a swallowing rehabilitation program and respiratory exercises to improve the efficacy of their cough, and both continued oral feeding despite their persistent dysphagia. They were followed annually over the subsequent 12 and 9 years, respectively, which included...

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Source: Gastroenterology Week (2011-10-10)

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