Cricopharyngeal myotomy for neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1997;113:233-41.Poirier NC, Bonavina L, Taillefer R et al. Cricopharyn- geal myotomy for neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 1997; 113: 233-40, discussion 40-1....
Disturbances at either end of life arising from developmental disorders or senescence can affect oropharyngeal function. Iatrogenic causes of oropharyngeal dysphagia Oropharyngeal dysphagia may occur as a complication of head and neck surgery for cancer, thyroid disease, or cervical spine disorders. ...
Such patients may present with marked oropharyngeal dysphagia. Cineradiologic findings correlated well with the mamometric results. The pharynx showed very weak contractions of longer duration than those observed in normal subjects. The proximal esophageal sphincter had a normal resting and closing ...
Presbyphagia refers to characteristic changes in the mechanism of oropharyngeal/esophageal swallowing of healthy older adults. Clinicians must be able to distinguish among dysphagia, presbyphagia, and other related diagnoses such as globus hystericus to avoid overdiagnosis and overtreatment of dysphagia. Ol...
Upper esophageal sphincter and pharyngeal function and oropharyngeal (transfer) dysphagia. Through the application of videoradiography and solid-state manometry, much insight has been gained into the pathophysiology of oropharyngeal dysphagia, an... JA Castell,DO Castell - 《Gastroenterology Clinics of Nor...
oropharyngeal ___→ ___ orofaríngea. English-Spanish Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. Link to this page: dysphagia Facebook Twitter Feedback...
Dilatation therapy for dysphagia in patients with upper esophageal sphincter dysfunction - Manometric and symptomatic response Inability to maintain oral nutrition due to oropharyngeal dysphagia is common in patients with a variety of neurological and neuromuscular disorders and se... JG Hatlebakk,JA Cast...
division of the cephalad portion of the cricopharyngeus muscle, usually for treatment of Zenker esophageal diverticulum. Farlex Partner Medical Dictionary © Farlex 2012 Want to thank TFD for its existence?Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, or visitthe webmaster's page for fre...
dysphagia , and/or a change in voice. Diagnosis is confirmed with tissue biopsy , and staging is determined via imaging modalities such as CT or MRI . Treatment usually requiressurgery, radiation therapy , and/or chemotherapy . Posttreatment monitoring is indicated for all patients with ...
Pharyngeal Electrical Stimulation (PES) is a novel treatment for oropharyngeal dysphagia resulting from neurogenic causes such as stroke, prolonged intubation, tracheostomy, or multiple sclerosis, and may be effective in other medical conditions such as Guillain-Barr茅 Syndrome (GBS). A 74-year-old ...