OBJECTIVE To determine the incidence of dysphagia and associated pulmonary compromise in stroke patients through a systematic review of the published literature. METHODS Databases were searched (1966 through May 2005) using terms "cerebrovascular disorders," "deglutition disorders," and limited to "humans" for original articles addressing the frequency of dysphagia or pneumonia. Data sources ...

PURPOSE To investigate the frequency of dysphagia in acute stroke and the possible associated clinical and sociodemographic features. METHOD A cross-sectional study was performed including 100 stroke patients who were admitted to the Minas Gerais Regional Public Hospital. Sociodemographic and clinical data were collected, and the patients underwent clinical evaluation through the Gugging Swal...

Assessment of dysphagia may include instrumental or noninstrumental measures—frequently both. The clinical evaluation is a collection of, largely, non-instrumental measures, which may include a comprehensive history, a detailed oral motor and sensory physical exam, and trial swallows of liquids and foods. Each aspect of the clinical evaluation serves a unique purpose yet contributes to a more c...

The effect of three different temperature ranges on the triggering of voluntary-induced swallowing and on the duration of the pharyngeal phase of oropharyngeal swallowing was studied electrophysiologically. The relationship between volume and temperature of liquids swallowed was also explored. This study included 40 nondisabled volunteers (23 male and 17 female). Laryngeal vertical movements an...