Advance in Sarcopenia-related Dysphagia (review) / 中国康复理论与实践

ABSTRACT

Sarcopenia is an age-related syndrome of extensive, aggressive muscle mass loss and function reducing, which seriously affects the quality of life and social participation of the elderly. Dysphagia can increase the prevalence of sarcopenia, in another hand, sarcopenia can also implicate swallow related muscles, to increase the risk of malnutrition and aspiration. In recent years, the concept of sarcopenic dysphagia has been widely recognized in many researches. Sarcopenia is mainly screened with CT, MRI, ultrasound, and other auxiliary examination, as well as consensus guidelines. Interventions for it mainly include functional training, nutrition management and drug therapy. Early identification and intervention are important for the outcome and quality of life of patients.