Neurologic disorders and aspiration.
Many neurologic disorders impair normal swallowing. In this article, the spectrum of neurologic disease in which aspiration can be a complication is reviewed.
Brin
M F
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Department of Neurology, Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons, New York, New York.
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D002493:Central Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D009468:Neuromuscular Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D010523:Peripheral Nervous System Diseases / Q000150:complications* / Q000503:physiopathology; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000209:etiology*