Electrophysiological evaluation of oropharyngeal swallowing in myotonic dystrophy.
Articles > Article · 2001
Authors: Cumhur Ertekin, Ayşe Nur YÜCEYAR, İbrahim AYDOĞDU, HATİCE KARASOY
Journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry, Journal Indexed in SCI Expanded, International, 2001, vol 70, pp 363-371
Summary
Objective-Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a common feature of patients with myotonic dystrophy and is not usually perceived due to their emotional deficits and lack of interest. The aim was to show the existence and frequency of subclinical electrophysiological abnormalities in oropharyngeal swallowing and to clarify the mechanisms of dysphagia in myotonic dystrophy.