Effect of an indwelling nasogastric tube on swallowing function in elderly post-stroke dysphagia patients with long-term nasal feeding

Effect of an indwelling nasogastric tube on swallowing function in elderly post-stroke dysphagia patients with long-term nasal feeding

Abstract Background In clinical practice, a large number of post-stroke survivors require nasogastric tube (NGT) placement and nasal feeding for a relatively long period. However, its impact on the swallowing function remains largely unknown. This study examines the impact of prolonged placement of...

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Main Authors: Zhi-Yong Wang, Jian-Min Chen, Guo-Xin Ni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-05-01
Series:BMC Neurology
Subjects:
Indwelling nasogastric tube
Post-stroke dysphagia
Swallowing function
Long-term nasal feeding
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12883-019-1314-6

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