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Diagnostik, Therapie und Management von Schluckstörungen bei ALS-Patienten
P Kühnlein · Aktuelle Neurologie · 2009 · Heft 10
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Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is the most common neurodegenerative disease of the motor system. Bulbar symptoms such as dysphagia and dysarthria are frequent features of ALS and can result in reductions in life expectancy and quality of life. These dysfunctions are assessed by clinical examination and by use of instrumented methods such as fiberendoscopic evaluation of swallowing and videofluoroscopy. Laryngospasm, another well-known complication of ALS, commonly comes to light during intubation and extubation procedures in patients undergoing surgery. Laryngeal and pharyngeal complications are treated by…
Schlagworte
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Breathing Exercises
Diagnostik
Physicians
Schluckstörungen
Aktuelle Neurologie
