AUTHOREA
Log in Sign Up Browse Preprints
LOG IN SIGN UP
Alessandro De Stefano
Alessandro De Stefano
Adjunct Professor of Otolaryngology
Servizio di Otofoniatria e Logopedia, DMFeR, Asl Taranto, Taranto, Italy

Public Documents 1
Oropharyngeal dysphagia  in  patients affected by  Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
Alessandro De Stefano
Antonino Greco

Alessandro De Stefano

and 7 more

January 09, 2025
Background: The purpose of this study is to describe our experience in the observation of oropharyngeal dysphagia with endoscopic evaluations in patients suffering from ALS. Methods: We conducted a retrospective study of patients suffering from ALS managed with Serial Functional Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing. The patients were divided into no aspiration group and aspiration group based on the PAS scores obtained during the endoscopic evaluation of swallowing. Dysphagia was classified in according to ASHA -NOMS levels. Results: A total of 32 patients was examined and a different progression pattern of dysphagia was observed. Conclusion: Non-linear evolution of dysphagia with a plateau in patients affected by bulbar onset type ALS was observed.

| Powered by Authorea.com

  • Home