Treatment and Mechanism of Surface Electrical Stimulation for Severe Dysphagia Caused by Lower Brainstem Infarction / 中国康复理论与实践
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
; (12): 54-57, 2009.
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ABSTRACT
@#Objective To study the potential mechanism of recovery from dysphagia after surface electrical stimulation. Methods 3 cases recovery from dysphagia caused by lower brainstem infarction after surface electrical stimulation of lower mandible and trigeminal nerves were analyzed. Results After 3~16 weeks surface electrical stimulation, the swallow assessment scores reached from 0 to 6 in all the 3 patients. Conclusion Surface electrical stimulation can facilitate the recovery of swallow function, which may be involved with the sensory input, especially the integration of nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS).
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Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
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2009
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