Pediatric dysphagia

Feeding and swallowing disorders during childhood are on the increase and typically occur in conjunction with multiple and complex medical, health, and developmental conditions. A multidisciplinary approach is essential for the evaluation of these disorders and the prompt initiation of appropriate t...

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Published inPhysical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America Vol. 19; no. 4; p. 837
Main Author Lefton-Greif, Maureen A
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.11.2008
Subjects
Child, Preschool
Deglutition
Deglutition Disorders - diagnosis
Deglutition Disorders - etiology
Deglutition Disorders - therapy
Humans
Infant
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Pediatrics
Prevalence
Prognosis
Respiration Disorders - complications
Respiration Disorders - physiopathology
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Summary:Feeding and swallowing disorders during childhood are on the increase and typically occur in conjunction with multiple and complex medical, health, and developmental conditions. A multidisciplinary approach is essential for the evaluation of these disorders and the prompt initiation of appropriate treatment. Following a brief description of the terms feeding and swallowing, this article provides an overview of the available epidemiologic data on dysphagia and its common diagnostic conditions, impact, evaluation, and management in the pediatric population.
ISSN:1047-9651
DOI:10.1016/j.pmr.2008.05.007