Dysphagia in Rett Syndrome: A Descriptive Study

• Published in: Annals of otology, rhinology & laryngology Vol. 126; no. 9; p. 640
• Main Authors: Mezzedimi, Chiara, Livi, Walter, De Felice, Claudio, Cocca, Serena
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.09.2017
• Subjects: Adolescent; Adult; Apraxias - complications; Apraxias - physiopathology; Child; Child, Preschool; Deglutition; Deglutition Disorders - etiology; Deglutition Disorders - physiopathology; Dyskinesias - complications; Dyskinesias - physiopathology; Female; Humans; Pharynx - physiopathology; Rett Syndrome - complications; Rett Syndrome - physiopathology; Tongue - physiopathology; Young Adult; deglutition; dysphagia; instructions; laryngology evaluation; stereotypic hand movements; Rett syndrome

Rett syndrome (RS) is a neurodevelopmental disorder and the second major cause of mental retardation in females. The aim of this study was to evaluate swallowing problems of RS patients by endoscopic assessment and compile a list of suggestions for managing feeding and preventing complications. The...