[Dysphagia: clinical management in diagnostics and therapy].
The oral nutrition is a complex procedure of different mechanisms. It saves the survival and is part of the social integration. That's why dysphagia seems to be a serious symptom. The aetiology is multiple and is often not recognized. With a profound diagnostic algorithm a lot of aetiologies can be discovered. Treatments can be conservative or surgical. The aim of therapy is to develop techniques of swallowing to reach an oral nutrition and to reintegrate patients in their social net. It is important to recognize early signs. The general practicer is an important initiator to introduce a differential diagnostic procedure.
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Klinik für Ohren-Nasen-Hals- und Gesichtschirurgie der Universität Zürich, Abteilung Phoniatrie, Nordtrakt II, Frauenklinikstrasse 24, 8091 Zürich. claudio.storck@usz.ch
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D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004750:Enteral Nutrition; D005194:Family Practice; D006801:Humans; D015596:Nutrition Assessment; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000517:prevention & control