Oral and pharyngeal function and dysfunction

Olle Ekberg

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Abstract

Normal pharyngeal swallow is coordinated in a precise and exact manner. It is controlled from a swallowing center in the brain stem. Normal swallowing is adjusted to bolus volume temperature and viscosity. Abnormal pharyngeal swallow may lead to misdirected swallowing that challenges the airways. Inefficient transportation into the esophagus, stomach, and bowel may lead to dehydration and malnutrition.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationDysphagia
PublisherSpringer
Pages65-80
Number of pages16
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2017 Aug 9
Externally publishedYes

Publication series

NameMedical Radiology
ISSN (Print)0942-5373
ISSN (Electronic)2197-4187

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Otorhinolaryngology

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