Predictors of Aspiration Pneumonia in the Elderly With Swallowing Dysfunction: Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study

Objective To identify the variables of videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) that are useful for predicting the risk of aspiration pneumonia in elderly patients with dysphagia. Methods A total of 251 patients (aged 65 years or more) were included and divided into a pneumonia group (n=133) and a...

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Main Authors: Joo Young Ko, Dae Youp Shin, Tae Uk Kim, Seo Young Kim, Jung Keun Hyun, Seong Jae Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Academy of Rehabilitation Medicine 2021-04-01
Series:Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
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Online Access:http://www.e-arm.org/upload/pdf/arm-20180.pdf