[Diagnosis and treatment of dysphagia].
Most swallowing problems can be treated, although the treatment depends on the type of dysphagia. A multidisciplinary team of surgeons, phoniatrists, and speech-language therapists is necessary to develop the appropriate treatment strategy. A thorough medical history, clinical investigation of the swallowing muscles, and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing with foods of different consistencies help to decide whether swallowing exercises alone are sufficient, or whether an additional pharmacologic or surgical treatment is needed to prevent aspiration, malnutrition, and dehydration.
Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Klinik, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Dreieckstr. 15, 58097, Hagen, Deutschland. s.cantemir@kkh-hagen.de.
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Hals-Nasen-Ohren-Klinik, Universität Witten/Herdecke, Dreieckstr. 15, 58097, Hagen, Deutschland.
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D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D013505:Digestive System Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods*; D016099:Endoscopy, Gastrointestinal / Q000379:methods*; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008365:Manometry / Q000379:methods; D008487:Medical History Taking / Q000379:methods*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation; Medical history; Multidisciplinary team; Swallowing disorders; Treatment strategy