Functional endoscopy in neurogenic dysphagia: a feasibility study focusing on the esophageal phase of swallowing.

ABSTRACT: Background and study aims  Due to demographic transition, neurogenic dysphagia has become an increasingly recognized problem. Patients suffering from dysphagia often get caught between different clinical disciplines. In this study, we implemented a defined examination protocol for evaluating the whole swallowing process by functional endoscopy. Special focus was put on the esophageal phase of swallowing. Patients and methods  This prospective observational multidisciplinary study evaluated 31 consecutive patients with suspected neurogenic dysphagia by transnasal access applying an ultrathin video endoscope. Thirty-one patients with gastroesophageal reflux symptoms were used as a control group. We applied a modified approach including standardized endoscopic positions to compa

SUBMITTER: Ruckert J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8050561 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature