Although swallowing can be described as an event that contains three stages-oral,
pharyngeal, and esophageal-until well into the last quarter of this century, the development …

This article reviews the advancements that have occurred, primarily in the last decade, in the
management and treatment of swallowing disorders related to stroke. An overview of …

RS Dysphagia, or difficulty in swallowing, is a common clinical problem in our society. The
symptoms of this condition are diverse and include repetitive swallowing, throat clearing …

This is a prospective study of 100 consecutive stroke patients. Within 24 h after stroke onset
they were asked specifically about swallowing complaints and subjected to a clinical …

Dysphagia affects the vast majority of acute stroke patients. Although it improves within 2
weeks for most, some face longstanding swallowing problems that place them at risk for …

Dysphagia is an extremely common disorder after stroke, affecting as many as half of acute
stroke sufferers. It is associated with respiratory complications, increased risk of aspiration …

Objective—To determine the incidence of dysphagia and associated pulmonary
compromise in stroke patients through a systematic review of the published literature …

This article provides an overview of the management of dysphagia (a swallowing disorder)
after stroke. It includes an examination of the normal swallow, what can go wrong with the …

Dysphagia (abnormal swallowing causing dysfunction) and aspiration (passage of material
below the level of the true vocal folds) are being recognized as significant complications of …