Electrophysiological Evaluation of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Parkinson’s Disease

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, neurodegenerative movement disorder that typically affects elderly patients. Swallowing disorders are highly prevalent in PD and can have grave consequences, including pneumonia, malnutrition, dehydration and mortality. Neurogenic dysphagia in PD can manifest w...

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Main Author: Cumhur Ertekin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Movement Disorder Society 2014-10-01
Series:Journal of Movement Disorders
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Online Access:http://e-jmd.org/upload/jmd-7-2-31.pdf