Swallowing and deep brain stimulation : swallowing function in Parkinson's disease after subthalamic nucleus and caudal zona incerta deep brain stimulation
Background Swallowing problems are common in Parkinson’s disease, and these affect morbidity and mortality largely due to aspiration-induced pneumonia. Even mild dysphagia affects patient Quality of Life. Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), a surgical treatment for Parkinson’s disease, improves overall mo...
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Umeå universitet, Öron- näs- och halssjukdomar
2014
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| Online Access: | http://urn.kb.se/resolve?urn=urn:nbn:se:umu:diva-86133 http://nbn-resolving.de/urn:isbn:978-91-7459-789-9 |