ALS patients in otorhinolaryngology: A retrospective study.

Jesper RautiolaHannu LaaksovirtaAhmed GeneidTaru IlmarinenPetra PietarinenTeemu J Kinnari

Published in: Laryngoscope investigative otolaryngology (2022)

Among buALS patients, 30% initially consulted an ORL or phoniatrician and 45% underwent a swallowing study. Based on our results, swallowing studies rarely lead to immediate PEG placement. An initial visit to other specialists had no impact on diagnostic delays or survival.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
peritoneal dialysis
drug delivery
patient reported
free survival
amyotrophic lateral sclerosis