The relationship between neurogenic dysphagia, stroke-associated pneumonia and functional outcome in a cohort of ischemic stroke patients treated with mechanical thrombectomy.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Mechanical thrombectomy (MT) is an established treatment approach in acute ischemic stroke patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO). Recent studies suggest that the prevalence of dysphagia and pneumonia risk is increased in this patient population. The aim of this study was to systematically evaluate the prevalence, predictors, and influence of neurogenic dysphagia for 3-month outcome in a large population of patients receiving MT and to elucidate the relationship between dysphagia, stroke-associated pneumonia (SAP) and medium-term functional outcome.

Materials and methods

Data of a prospective collected registry of patients with LVO and MT between 2016 and 2019 were analyzed retrospectively. Binary logistic regression was carried out to determine predictors f

SUBMITTER: Schumann-Werner B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10632272 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature