title: Dysphagia caused by neurologic deficits.
abstract: This article provides a brief review of the neurophysiology behind the normal swallow. The examination and work-up of a patient with dysphagia is then detailed. Finally, the major neurologic conditions associated with dysphagia are considered.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, University of Washington Medical Center, Seattle, Washington, USA.
authors.forename: T G
authors.initials: TG
authors.lastname: Dray
authors.forename: A D
authors.initials: AD
authors.lastname: Hillel
authors.forename: R M
authors.initials: RM
authors.lastname: Miller
mesh_terms: D000690:Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis / Q000150:complications; D002561:Cerebrovascular Disorders / Q000150:complications; D003679:Deglutition / Q000502:physiology*; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000145:classification / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D006801:Humans; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications; D009424:Nervous System Physiological Phenomena; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000150:complications; D010808:Physical Examination; D012720:Severity of Illness Index