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17949616

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
8
pubmed:dateCreated
2007-10-22
pubmed:abstractText
Alterations in the physiological mechanism of swallowing involve several anatomical structures performing complex and coordinated activities. These alterations can be secondary to various pathological conditions with highly varied causes. Consequently, the approach to patients with swallowing disorders represents a diagnostic challenge. The first difficulty arises in establishing a diagnosis of the syndrome, in which the presence of dysphagia is often the key symptom. The second difficulty lies in identifying the alteration: distinguishing between those affecting the oral and pharyngeal phases and those affecting the pharyngeal phase is clinically important since the etiology and diagnostic strategy will differ. Whenever possible, treatment should be etiological and should aim to restore the swallowing mechanism. Alternative routes for nutrition are sometimes required, either because etiological treatment is lacking or to avoid complications.
pubmed:language
spa
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Oct
pubmed:issn
0210-5705
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
30
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
487-97
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2007
pubmed:articleTitle
[Swallowing disorders: a challenge for the gastroenterologist].
pubmed:affiliation
Servicio de Medicina Digestiva, Hospital Universitari La Fe, Valencia, España.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, English Abstract, Review