The prevalence, risk factors and prognostic implications of dysphagia in elderly patients undergoing hip fracture surgery in Korea

Abstract Background Dysphagia is prevalent in geriatric patients, such as elderly hip fracture patients, and is associated with a poor prognosis. This study investigated (1) the prevalence of dysphagia based on clinical screening and a video-fluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS), (2) the risk factors...

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Main Authors: Seong-Eun Byun, Kyeu Back Kwon, Sang Ho Kim, Seung-Jae Lim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-12-01
Series:BMC Geriatrics
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-019-1382-x