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Treatment and Mechanism of Surface Electrical Stimulation for Severe Dysphagia Caused by Lower Brainstem Infarction / 中国康复理论与实践
Article em Zh | WPRIM | ID: wpr-964108
Biblioteca responsável: WPRO
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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Índice: WPRIM Idioma: Zh Revista: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice Ano de publicação: 2009 Tipo de documento: Article
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Índice: WPRIM Idioma: Zh Revista: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice Ano de publicação: 2009 Tipo de documento: Article