Review article

https://doi.org/10.21860/medflum2021_371638

Swalloving disorders in neurological patients

Nina Čuš ; Zavod za audiologiju i fonijatriju, Klinički bolnički centar Rijeka, Hrvatska
Tatjana Šepić ; Zavod za audiologiju i fonijatriju, Klinički bolnički centar Rijeka, Hrvatska
Diana Maržić ; Zavod za audiologiju i fonijatriju, Klinički bolnički centar Rijeka, Hrvatska
Katarina Radobuljac ; Zavod za audiologiju i fonijatriju, Klinički bolnički centar Rijeka, Hrvatska
Vladimira Vuletić ; Klinika za neurologiju, Klinički bolnički centar Rijeka, Hrvatska

Abstract

Abstract. Swallowing disorders are common among neurological patients. They can significantly impair the quality of life, cause eating disorders, malnutrition, dehydration, and increase the risk of aspiration and aspiration pneumonia. Available diagnostic methods include questionnaires for screening of dysphagia symptoms, speech therapy diagnostic protocols, fiberoendoscopy and videofluoroscopy. It is also important to assess the patient’s nutritional status. Plenty of rehabilitation procedures are available for the relief of symptoms and reduction of the risk of aspiration. Surgical methods are sometimes used in the process of treatment. The benefits of deep brain stimulation are being investigated in the treatment of dysphagia in Parkinson’s disease patients.

Keywords

dysphagia; neurological disorders; swallowing disorders

Hrčak ID:

255654

URI

https://hrcak.srce.hr/255654

Publication date:

1.6.2021.

Article data in other languages: croatian

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