Cryostimulation improves recovery from oropharyngeal dysphagia after stroke

Introduction: Stroke is considered one of the most frequent neurological causes of oropharyngeal dysphagia. Aim: To determine the effect of cryostimulation on oropharyngeal sensitivity and, subsequently, on the swallowing reaction and premature escape of food in patients with neurogenic dysphagia af...

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Main Authors: Silva, Ana Maria Toniolo da, Bolzan, Geovana de Paula, Zart, Patrícia, Levy, Deborah Salle, Mancopes, Renata
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2013-01-01
Series:International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://www.internationalarchivesent.org/additional/acervo_eng.asp?id=1329