[Neurogenic Dysphagia].
Neurogenic dysphagia occurs in many diseases, the most frequent cause being stroke. Diagnostic approaches include neurologic examination and fiberoptic and videofluoroscopic evaluations of swallowing, which are complementary. The pivotal aim of therapeutic interventions is the prevention of aspiration and aspiration pneumonia. Proof of the effectivity of some restitutional, compensatory, and adaptive methods is given.
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Zentrum für Schluckstörungen, Neurologische Abteilung, Fachklinik Bad Heilbrunn, Bad Heilbrunn. mario.prosiegel@fachklinik-bad-heilbrunn.de
D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D004724:Endoscopy; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D009460:Neurologic Examination; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D014741:Video Recording