Ultrasonographic Measurement of Masseter Muscle Thickness Associates with Oral Phase Dysphagia in Institutionalized Elderly Individuals.

Mikel González-FernándezJose Miguel Arbones-MainarEduardo Ferrer-LahuertaJavier Perez-NoguerasAntonio Serrano-OliverElena Torres-AnoroAlejandro Sanz-Paris

Published in: Dysphagia (2021)

The MMT measured by ultrasonography is reduced in elderly individuals with dysphagia. Based on MMT, clinicians may be better informed about the patients'´ ability to masticate solid foods and identify potential nutrient deficiencies in geriatric settings.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
middle aged
chronic kidney disease
skeletal muscle
community dwelling
patient reported outcomes
computed tomography
risk assessment
contrast enhanced