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TM Dysphagia MedFriendly.com TM TM A B C D ... Z Dysphagia means difficulty swallowing. It is often associated with disorders that cause a blockage or motor difficulty in the esophagus. The esophagus is the natural tube in the body that food travels down to enter the stomach. Some people with dysphagia have difficulty swallowing foods, but can swallow liquids. These individuals typically have an esophagus tumor (tissue that grow more rapidly than normal) or a condition known as lower esophageal ring. Lower esophageal ring is a ring of tissue located at the area where the esophagus and the stomach connect. Both tumors and lower esophageal ring can cause blockages, making it hard for food to travel down the esophagus. Other people with dysphagia have difficulty swallowing both food and liquids. These individuals tend to have motor disorders, such as achalasia. Achalasia is an abnormal condition in which the muscle does not relax. Achalasia tends to occur in the lower part of the esophagus. Diagnosis of dysphagia is made through evaluating the patient's symptoms , observing for outward signs of swallowing difficulty, and a barium swallow study. A barium swallow study is a technique in which a patient swallows a substance containing the metallic chemical, barium sulfate. After the patient swallows the substance containing barium sulfate, a series of x-rays are taken. The barium sulfate assists doctors in visualizing the resulting picture from the X-ray better. This test will help the doctor detect abnormalities in the esophagus and in certain areas of the heart.

62. Www.mankato.msus.edu/dept/comdis/kuster2/discussion/discussion1.html PDF Let s Talk About dysphagia swallowing • Impaired speech and voice (“wet” or gurgly voice) • Vomiting or reflux of liquids and solids • Refusal to eat food dysphagia trachea (to http://www.mankato.msus.edu/dept/comdis/kuster2/discussion/discussion1.html

63. Primary Children’s Medical Center – Dysphagia dysphagia, Enlarge Text. Reduce Text. IHC Home Contact IHC, dysphagia, Molly O Gorman, MD (Director). Appointments Phone (801) 5883941. http://www.ihc.com/xp/ihc/primary/docsclinics/clinics/dysphagia.xml

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64. Ensure.com Nutrition For Special Health Concerns - Swallowing Difficulty / Dysph Dealing With Swallowing Difficulty or dysphagia. If be. dysphagia can interfere with the pleasures of eating and mealtime socializing. http://www.ensure.com/SpecialHealthConcerns/Swallowing.asp

Dealing With Swallowing Difficulty or Dysphagia Here are some ways to help you deal with swallowing difficulties so that mealtime becomes more satisfying. Just remember that your health care team is the best place to get recommendations that are just right for you. The main goal of your treatment is to help you eat and drink enough to stay well nourished and well hydrated. The type of treatment your health care team recommends depends on the cause and the type of dysphagia you have. That's why it is important to get their advice and guidance. Positioning, Posture and Exercises Special Food Textures and Consistencies Helpful Tips Home ... Site Map

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Perspectives on Dysphagia Authors: Pam Womack, RD Carlene Russell, MS, RD, LD, FADA Carole Deering, MS, RD This study guide addresses the assessment and interventions for swallowing problems. The National Dysphagia Diet Standards are discussed in detail. An in-service and sample recipes are enhancements in the guide. CPE Credits for this publication have been extended to August 1, 2004. Print an order Sheet Last updated: 19-Apr-2004 Back Home

66. SpringerLink - Publication dysphagiadysphagia,. Print this article, the subjective Distinction should be made between oropharyngeal and oesophageal dysphagia. Oropharyngeal or http://springerlink.metapress.com/openurl.asp?genre=journal&issn=0179-051X

67. Evidence-Based Practice In LTC: The Facts About Dysphagia & Swallowing Studies EvidenceBased Practice in LTC. The Facts about dysphagia Swallowing Studies. dysphagia The Evidence. Chouinard J. dysphagia in Alzheimer disease a review. http://www.amda.com/caring/february2003/evidencebased.htm

Login Home Contact Us Clinical Corners ... Site Map June 2, 2004 Government Affairs State Chapters Member Services About AMDA ... JAMDA You Are Here: AMDA "Caring for the Ages" Selected Articles February 2003 Caring for the Ages Selected Articles from February 2003; Vol. 4 No. 2 Patient Safety Debate Heats Up Documentation Problems Plague Hospital-to-Nursing Home Transfers ... Article Index Evidence-Based Practice in LTC by Steven Levenson, MD, CMD Multi-Facility Medical Director, Baltimore, MD Chair, Caring's Editorial Board Charles Crecelius, MD, PhD, CMD Past President, Missouri Association of Long-Term Care Physicians Medical Director, Delmar Gardens, St. Louis, MO Member, Caring's Editorial Board About This Series: Over the years, certain practices have become common in nursing home care nationwide. Consultants, management, and surveyors offer multiple opinions and conflicting advice that may confuse staff and practitioners. Various sources (for example, CMS' QIO Project; see the January 2003 issue of Caring are advising nursing home staff to refer to "best practices." Yet only some of these practices reflect reliable evidence. Other habitual approaches are problematic and should change. Often, "best practices" is erroneously interpreted to mean that there is a single best treatment, when in reality there may be "better" and "worse" practices. This series will review common practices in nursing homes, comparing habitual to desired approaches, and may recommend important changes. This month's column addresses the issue of dysphagia and swallowing studies.

68. Sciserv.pl -- Usage Chronic dysphagiaChronic dysphagia. This 59 yearold man presented with a six month history of dysphagia to solids. In advanced cases dysphagia to liquids may occur. http://sciserver.lanl.gov/cgi-bin/sciserv.pl?collection=journals&journal=0179051

69. Dysphagia A cause of dysphagia. Good results from balloon dilatation are obtained in most patients with 60% of patients dysphagia free at 5 years. http://www.surgical-tutor.org.uk/tutorials/achalasia.htm

Up Male breast lesion Abdominal mass Mutiple calculi ... A venous disorder [ Dysphagia ] Scrotal swelling Recurrent UTIs Neck lump 2 Facial ulcer ... Congenital GI lesion A cause of dysphagia 1. What is this radiological investigation? 2. What diagnostic features does it show? This is a barium swallow showing the typical 'rat tail' appearance of achalasia of the cardia. Achalasia of the cardia is a functional failure of relaxation of the lower oesophageal sphincter. Histological examination shows degeneration of the ganglion cells in the myenteric plexus and changes within the Vagus nerves. Lymphocytic infiltration is often seen with fibrosis occurring in chromic cases. The aetiology is unknown although infection with a neurotropic virus affecting the autonomic nervous system has been suggested. Chagas' disease due to infection with Trypanosoma cruzi, seen in South America, results in damage to the myenteric plexus and causing similar oesophageal appearances. Achalasia is a disease of middle age with equal preponderance in either sex. The commonest clinical presentation is with insidious onset of dysphagia with patients often having symptoms for several years before seeking medical advice. This is in contrast to the symptoms of oesophageal cancer where the symptoms progress over weeks and months. Dysphagia occurs with both solids and fluids often helping in differentiating it from mechanical obstruction where symptoms occur with solids before fluids. Other presenting symptoms include weight loss, regurgitation and chest complaints, particularly nocturnal cough and wheeze. Approximately 10% of patients develop the more serious respiratory complications of aspiration pneumonia, lung abscess and bronchiectasis. About 5% of patients with long standing disease develop squamous carcinoma of the oesophagus. This is thought to result from prolonged exposure to carcinogens in food.

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72. Canadian Association Of Gastroenterology Practice Guidelines: Evaluation Of Dysp Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Practice Guidelines Evaluation of dysphagia. DEFINITION. dysphagia may be defined as difficulty in swallowing. http://www.pulsus.com/Gastro/12_06/cock_ed.htm

The Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology Canadian Association of Gastroenterology Practice Guidelines: Evaluation of dysphagia Alan W Cockeram MD FRCPC SPONSORS AND VALIDATION This practice guideline was developed by Dr Alan W Cockeram MD FRCPC and was reviewed by Dr A Cockeram): Dr T Devlin, Dr J McHattie, Dr D Petrunia, Dr E Semlacher and Dr V Sharma Dr N Diamant, Dr N Marcon and Dr W Paterson CAG Governing Board DEFINITION D ysphagia may be defined as difficulty in swallowing. Dysphagia may be classified as oropharyngeal or esophageal; oropharyngeal dysphagia arises from a structural or functional abnormality in the oropharynx, and esophageal dysphagia occurs as a result of structural or functional abnormalities in the esophagus. PHYSIOLOGY OF SWALLOWING Normal swallowing is accomplished by a complex series of interconnected events. After mechanical crushing of a food bolus in the mouth, the tongue forces the food bolus to the posterior oropharynx. The upper esophageal sphincter relaxes, allowing the food bolus to enter the proximal esophagus. The food bolus is then propelled down the esophagus by peristaltic contraction. As the food bolus reaches the lower esophageal sphincter, the sphincter relaxes to allow the food to progress into the stomach. OROPHARYNGEAL DYSPHAGIA Patients with oropharyngeal dysphagia typically describe difficulty in initiating swallowing. Frequently this may be associated with regurgitation or symptoms of aspiration. Change in speech is often associated. All of these latter features suggest neuromuscular degeneration, particularly when the symptoms are progressive. Other neurological manifestations should be sought.

73. Dysphagia dysphagia. dysphagia is difficulty in swallowing. It is a symptom, not a disease. Seven to 10% of Americans older than 50 suffer from some form of dysphagia. http://www.csmc.edu/5802.html

Home Medical Dictionary Contact Us About Us ... Dysphagia Dysphagia Dysphagia is difficulty in swallowing. It is a symptom, not a disease. Diseases of the mouth, throat or esophagus can cause the condition. Seven to 10% of Americans older than 50 suffer from some form of dysphagia. However, it can occur at any age. Dysphagia occurs when food fails to move from the mouth to the stomach. This happens when the mouth, throat or esophagus does not work right. A narrowed pathway can also be a cause. Oropharyngeal dysphagia occurs when the swallowing problem comes from the mouth or throat. This may be caused by nerve diseases such as polio, ALS or stroke and muscle diseases. Abnormal growths of the throat or neck can also cause the problem. Esophageal dysphagia occurs when the swallowing problem comes from the esophagus. Scleroderma, muscle diseases and nerve diseases cause esophageal dysphagia. Narrowing of the esophagus by a scar or abnormal growths is also a cause. Symptoms Signs of oropharyngeal dysphagia include: Choking or coughing when swallowing Repeatedly having food caught in the throat Drooling Vomiting liquids through the nose Frequent clearing of the throat Lengthy chewing or repeated swallowing Difficulty or discomfort when swallowing Difficulty breathing when eating Inability to swallow Unusual head or neck movement during swallowing Avoiding eating with others Loss of appetite, dehydration or weight loss

74. WRAMC AASC: Dysphagia dysphagia, or swallowing disorders, can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, such as neurological disorders, head and neck cancer, or traumatic brain http://www.wramc.amedd.army.mil/departments/aasc/dysphagia.htm

Central Appointing: 1 (800) 433-3574 Information: (202) 782-3501 Army Audiology and Speech Center Speech Pathology Clinic Speech Pathology Section Subspecialty Programs/Services: Stuttering Treatment Program for Military Personnel WRAMC Fluency Program Discussion Group Voice Clinic Traumatic Brain Injury Program ... AASC Homepage Dysphagia Dysphagia, or swallowing disorders, can be caused by a variety of medical conditions, such as neurological disorders, head and neck cancer, or traumatic brain injury. As a result of dysphagia, patients may have difficulty eating food, drinking, or even with managing their secretions. These problems can occur gradually or all of a sudden, and may vary in level of severity. In more severe cases, aspiration occurs, which means that the food or liquid will go down the air tube (trachea) as opposed to the food tube (esophageous). The normal swallowing sequence The process of swallowing involves the interaction of more than 20 muscles and several nerves. Swallowing is broken down into four phases: the oral prepartory phase (chewing and preparing to swallow), the oral phase (moving the food/liquid to the back of the mouth with the tongue), the pharyngeal phase (moving the food over the back of the tongue and down the pharnx or throat), and the esophageal phase (the food enters the esophagus). This entire process is completed within a few seconds. However, when impairment arises in any part of this seemingly effortless process, a wide variety of difficulties ranging from minimal discomfort to life threatening illness such as malnutrition or respiratory infection may occur.

75. Management Of Adult Neurogenic Dysphagia book review. Management of Adult Neurogenic dysphagia (1999). Maggie This softbound text is one volume in the dysphagia series. Chapter http://www.asha.org/about/publications/leader-online/reviews/management.htm

@import url( /styles/importmenuA.css ); Skip to: content navigation Our site's pages are optimized for Web browsing software that supports current Web standards, as established by the World Wide Web Consortium (http://www.w3c.org/) . Content is accessible from older or less standards-compliant technologies, but its presentation will not be identical to visitors with standards-compliant software. Read more on our site's changes and accessiblity. My Account Find a Professional Shop Logged in as: Guest Login Search for: ADVANCED SEARCH Home About ASHA Publications ... Reviews   book review  Management of Adult Neurogenic Dysphagia (1999). This softbound text is one volume in the dysphagia series. "Chapter One: Issues in Dysphagia Management" presents the philosophical approach taken by the authors in developing the text. The framework for intervention draws parallels between the skills needed by a speech-language pathologist and those developed by an athletic coach. Suggestions for critiquing new research in this ever-changing area of practice are also included. "Chapter Two: Framework for Intervention" discusses a framework based on developing the skills of an athletic coach. Clinicians must acquire vital skills to diagnose and then develop appropriate intervention plans for their patients. Suggestions on how to determine intervention options and evaluate their functional outcomes are discussed.

76. Standardizing Dysphagia Diets Standardizing dysphagia Diets The National dysphagia Diet, and Other Considerations. Apply the concept of scale validity to current dysphagia tools and diet. http://www.asha.org/about/continuing-ed/ASHA-courses/T/T0412.htm

@import url( /styles/importmenuA.css ); Skip to: content navigation Our site's pages are optimized for Web browsing software that supports current Web standards, as established by the World Wide Web Consortium (http://www.w3c.org/) . Content is accessible from older or less standards-compliant technologies, but its presentation will not be identical to visitors with standards-compliant software. Read more on our site's changes and accessiblity. My Account Find a Professional Shop Logged in as: Guest Login Search for: ADVANCED SEARCH Home About ASHA Continuing Education ... Teleseminars Standardizing Dysphagia Diets: The National Dysphagia Diet, and Other Considerations Program Type: Telephone Seminar Tuesday, June 29, 2004, 1-3 p.m. Eastern time Last day to register for Live broadcast: by 12 noon on Wednesday, June 23, 2004 Instructional Level: Intermediate Content Area: Professional Earn 0.2 ASHA CEUs Speech-language pathologists recognize the need to increase the standardization of dysphagia diets, and ASHA recommends the use of evidence-based research to achieve this goal. But what practical strategies can SLPs use to reconcile these two concerns?

77. A To Z Encyclopedia Topic: Dysphagia Speech and Language Pathology. dysphagia. What is dysphagia? What causes dysphagia? To understand dysphagia, we must first understand how we swallow. http://web1.tch.harvard.edu/cfapps/A2ZtopicDisplay.cfm?Topic=Dysphagia

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79. JAMA & Archives -- Topic Collections : Dysphagia Institution Google Indexer Sign In as Individual. dysphagia. Contributing journals to this collection JAMA Archives Journals. http://pubs.ama-assn.org/cgi/collection/dysphagia

Select Journal or Resource JAMA Archives of Dermatology Facial Plastic Surgery Family Medicine (1992-2000) General Psychiatry Internal Medicine Neurology Ophthalmology Surgery Student JAMA For The Media Classified Ads Meetings Peer Review Congress Dysphagia Contributing journals to this collection: JAMA Archives Journals Citations 1-10 of 26 total displayed. Most recent content Papers Achalasia Treatment: Improved Outcome of Laparoscopic Myotomy With Operative Manometry Jennifer R. Chapman, Raymond J. Joehl, Kenric M. Murayama, Roger P. Tatum, Guoxiang Shi, Ikuo Hirano, Michael P. Jones, John E. Pandolfino, and Peter J. Kahrilas Arch Surg 2004; 139: 508-513. [Abstract] [Full text] Past content Original Articles Voice and Swallowing in Patients Enrolled in a Larynx Preservation Trial Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2003; 129: 733-738. [Abstract] [Full text] Clinical Challenges in Otolaryngology Clinical Use of New Technologies Without Scientific Studies John D. Casler Arch Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 2003; 129: 674-677. [Extract] [Full text] Original Articles Factors Affecting Esophageal Motility in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease Emmanuel Chrysos, George Prokopakis, Elias Athanasakis, George Pechlivanides, John Tsiaoussis, Apostolos Mantides, and Evaghelos Xynos

80. Dysphagia Research Society The dysphagia Research Society is a unique organization established to serve researchers and clinicians from different areas of inquiry who share a research http://www.dysphagiaresearch.org/

Dysphagia Research Society Home Journal Membership Officers ... Members Mission The Dysphagia Research Society is organized exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes. In particular, the purposes of the Society are: to enhance and encourage research pertinent to normal and disordered swallowing and related functions to attract new investigators to the field and to encourage interdisciplinary research to promote the dissemination of knowledge related to normal and disordered swallowing to provise a multidisciplinary forum for presentation of research into normal and disordered swallowing to foster new methodologies and instrumentation in dysphagia research and its clinical applications Latest News Call for Papers (16 Apr 2004) 2004 Meeting Dates Announced - October 13 -16 - Montreal (21 Jan 2004) ASHA Speciality Division 13 and Yul Brynner Foundation Grant Information (8 Jan 2004) Older News... Contact Admin Login

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