Evaluation and treatment of swallowing disorders.
نویسنده
چکیده
Dysphagia is defined as difficulty swallowing. The precise incidence of dysphagia is unknown because it is a frequently underdiagnosed condition. Recently, more attention has been paid to accurate evaluation and treatment of patients with this disorder.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Comprehensive therapy
دوره 18 8 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1992