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Pharyngeal adaptation to bolus properties in patients with Parkinson's disease.

Shakeela SaleemAnna MilesJacqueline Allen
Published in: European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery (2024)
This study identifies early pharyngoesophageal contractile changes in relation to bolus volume and viscosity in PD patients, associated with subtle deterioration of self-reported swallow scores. Manometric evaluation may offer insight into PD-related swallowing changes and help optimize diagnostics and treatment planning.
Keyphrases
  • end stage renal disease
  • ejection fraction
  • newly diagnosed
  • chronic kidney disease
  • skeletal muscle
  • prognostic factors
  • peritoneal dialysis
  • patient reported outcomes