Correlation between brain injury and dysphagia in adult patients with stroke

Introduction: In the literature, the incidence of oropharyngeal dysphagia in patients with cerebrovascular accident (AVE) ranges 20-90%. Some studies correlate the location of a stroke with dysphagia, while others do not. Objective: To correlate brain injury with dysphagia in patients with stroke in...

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Main Authors: Nunes, Maria Cristina de Alencar, Jurkiewicz, Ari Leon, Santos, Rosane Sampaio, Furkim, Ana Maria, Massi, Giselle, Pinto, Gisele Sant´Ana, Lange, Marcos Christiano
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda. 2012-01-01
Series:International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://www.internationalarchivesent.org/additional/acervo_eng.asp?id=1282