[Deglutition disorders in elderly patients].
Deglutition disorders are frequent in elderly patients and can lead to serious consequences in terms of morbidity and mortality. Despite an easy screening test with the water, they are ignored or underestimated. Moreover, early detection and treatment focused essentially on the adaptation of textures, postures as well as the provision of information and training to all the people involved in feeding the elderly person require few resources and provide a real benefit.
service de gérontologie 3, Hôpital Emile Roux (AP-HP), Limeil Brévannes, France. feriel.menasria@erx.aphp.fr
Feriel
F
Menasria
Samia
S
Lakroun
Jean-Philippe
JP
David
D000368:Aged; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans