Oropharyngeal dysphagia: pathophysiology, clinical assessment and management

Rev Gastroenterol Mex. 1994 Apr-Jun;59(2):91-5.

Abstract

The evaluation of dysphagia patient requires an understanding of the underlying physiology and the applicability of various evaluative techniques. This is best accomplished with a multidisciplinary team so each patient can benefit from a coordinated approach to the often complex problem of dysphagia.

MeSH terms

  • Cineradiography
  • Deglutition
  • Deglutition Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Deglutition Disorders / physiopathology*
  • Deglutition Disorders / therapy
  • Esophagogastric Junction / physiopathology
  • Fluoroscopy
  • Humans
  • Manometry
  • Mouth / physiopathology*
  • Pharynx / physiopathology*
  • Tongue / physiopathology
  • Videotape Recording
  • Zenker Diverticulum / physiopathology