Dysphagia and aspiration

Lauren E. Fulks, Benjamin N. Nguyen

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Abstract

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can lead to problems with cognition, behavior, and physical functions, with each domain playing a crucial role in swallowing. Normal control of swallowing requires appropriate integration of the brainstem, basal ganglia, thalamus, limbic system, cerebellum, and the motor and sensory nerves (Fig. 31.1).1 These systems work together to control afferent/efferent, anticipatory/preparatory, and voluntary/automatic processes in the more than 30 muscles involved in swallowing cortices (Fig. 31.2).1, 2 One of the most common challenges faced by clinicians in TBI patients is dysphagia.3.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationBrain Injury Medicine
Subtitle of host publicationBoard Review
PublisherElsevier
Pages219 and 226.e2
ISBN (Electronic)9780323653855
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2020

Keywords

  • Aspiration
  • Dysphagia
  • Fiber optic endoscopic evaluation
  • Manometry
  • Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
  • Phases of swallowing
  • Videofluorographic swallowing study

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Medicine

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