Surgical treatment of dysphagia.

作者信息

Shama Liat, Connor Nadine P, Ciucci Michelle R, McCulloch Timothy M

机构信息

Division of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI 53792-7373, USA.

出版信息

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2008 Nov;19(4):817-35, ix. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2008.05.009.

DOI:10.1016/j.pmr.2008.05.009

PMID:18940643

Abstract

The role of surgery in the management of dysphagia is clear in some areas and controversial in others. Evaluation for the causes of dysphagia can elucidate conditions in which surgery can improve safety, quality of life, or both. Surgical therapy, when indicated, is safe and effective for many causes of dysphagia. This article includes a general overview of the causes of dysphagia that can be addressed successfully with surgery as well as a discussion of why surgery may be less appropriate for other conditions associated with dysphagia.

摘要