Article
Oncology
Nedeljko Jovanovic, Colleen Dreyer, Sarah Hawkins, Kendra Thouless, David Palma, Philip C. Doyle, Julie A. Theurer
Summary: Patients treated for oropharyngeal cancer are at increased risk for functional decline, with weight and swallowing-related quality of life decreasing significantly in the first year post-treatment regardless of feeding tube placement. These findings can improve patient monitoring and communication in the clinical setting, potentially leading to better outcomes for those with OPC.
SUPPORTIVE CARE IN CANCER
(2021)
Article
Rehabilitation
Sally K. Archer, Christina M. Iezzi, Louisa Gilpin
Summary: This study evaluated inpatients with COVID-19 presenting with dysphonia and dysphagia, finding that most patients showed improvement after treatment, but some still had swallowing and voice issues at discharge.
ARCHIVES OF PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION
(2021)
Article
Neurosciences
Alice K. Silbergleit, Lonni Schultz, Kendra Hamilton, Peter A. LeWitt, Christos Sidiropoulos
Summary: Parkinson's disease patients' perception of swallowing and voice handicap increases with disease duration. Self-perception of voice and swallowing handicap progress linearly with later stages of Parkinson's disease.
JOURNAL OF PARKINSONS DISEASE
(2021)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Susana Fiszman, Laura Laguna
Summary: This narrative review focuses on two aspects of food design for dysphagia, namely texture-modified diets and sensory stimulation of swallowing. The authors analyze the drawbacks and new developments in texture modification and propose potential solutions. They also explore the role of pungent sensations, such as capsaicin, in activating transient receptor potential (TRP) and how these sensory stimulants can contribute to the design of safe-to-swallow food. The importance of pleasant sensory experiences during eating for dysphagia sufferers is emphasized.
CURRENT OPINION IN FOOD SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Geriatrics & Gerontology
Bendix Labeit, Sigrid Ahring, Maik Boehmer, Peter Sporns, Sonja Sauer, Inga Claus, Malte Roderigo, Sonja Suntrup-Krueger, Rainer Dziewas, Tobias Warnecke, Paul Muhle
Summary: This study compared videofluoroscopy and swallowing endoscopy in the evaluation of oropharyngeal dysphagia and found that both methods showed a high correlation in detecting penetration, aspiration, and pharyngeal residue. Narrow-band imaging may increase the sensitivity for penetration and aspiration in individual cases.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2022)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Giselle D. Carnaby, Karishma Chhabria
Summary: The SWKS is a valid tool to identify patients with fear of swallowing and swallowing-related movement, helping to provide additional support to these patients.
HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK
(2021)
Review
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Mai Nguyen, Laura Brooks, Martha Wetzel, Nikhila Raol
Summary: Short-term feeding difficulties are not uncommon following supraglottoplasty in pediatric patients, but long-term dysphagia is rare in patients without syndromes/neurodevelopmental delay. These findings can help in counseling caregivers about the risks and benefits of supraglottoplasty.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Takao Matsuo, Miwa Matsuyama
Summary: This study aimed to verify whether an ultrasonographic evaluation of swallowing movement facilitates the detection of neurogenic oropharyngeal dysphagia, revealing significant differences in laryngeal duration, laryngeal displacement, and the hyoid bone-laryngeal motion ratio between healthy individuals and stroke patients with dysphagia. Laryngeal duration and the HL motion ratios were identified as factors affecting dysphagia, with high sensitivity and specificity in differentiating between the two groups.
Article
Oncology
Wen-Hsuan Tseng, Tzu-Hsiang Li, Hsiang-Ling Chiu, Tsung-Lin Yang, Cheng-Ping Wang, Tseng-Cheng Chen, Chun-Nan Chen, Jen-Yuh Ko, Tzu-Yu Hsiao, Pei-Jen Lou
Summary: The study evaluated the impact of proactive swallowing rehabilitation on swallowing function and quality of life in oral cancer patients in the first two years after definitive treatment. The results showed that proactive swallowing therapy is feasible, facilitates safe oral intake and adequate nutrition, and leads to faster and better recovery in swallowing function. Approximately 90% of participants achieved safe swallowing after six months with diet modification or compensatory maneuvers.
Article
Oncology
Katherine A. Hutcheson, Carly E. A. Barbon, Clare P. Alvarez, Carla L. Warneke
Summary: This study assessed the performance and validity of refined DIGEST(safety) grading criteria. The results showed that the refined criteria changed grades in small numbers of examinations while maintaining criterion validity.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Ashley E. Young, Laura Hinkes-Molinaro, Jonathan Ida, Taher Valika, Saied Ghadersohi, Dana M. Thompson, Inbal Hazkani
Summary: Objective Epiglottopexy has been increasingly used in children with epiglottic prolapse and airway obstruction. This study aimed to compare swallowing outcomes before and after epiglottopexy in children. The results showed that although some patients may experience new or worsening dysphagia after the surgery, overall, epiglottopexy does not significantly alter the swallowing mechanism.
OTOLARYNGOLOGY-HEAD AND NECK SURGERY
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Kasandra Diaz, Elizabeth E. L. Stegemoeller
Summary: The study aimed to investigate muscle activity associated with swallow on the more affected side and less affected side in persons with Parkinson's disease (PD). It also explored the relationship between differences in muscle activity and subjective reports of swallowing impairment and disease severity.
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
James W. Schroeder Jr
Summary: The objective of this study was to demonstrate the importance of using fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) in evaluating breastfeeding infants with suspected dysphagia. Failure to recognize and account for the fundamentally different physiology of primarily breastfed infants can lead to false assumptions about breastfeeding safety in this under-studied patient population. The study concluded that FEES is the preferred instrumental exam for evaluating primarily breastfed infants with suspected dysphagia, providing accurate and objective information while considering their unique swallowing physiology.
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Nai-Hsin Meng, Chia-Ing Li, Chun-Hung Hua, Tzu-Chieh Lin, Chien-Jen Chiu, Chien-Lin Lin, Ming-Hsui Tsai, Pei-Ju Chiu, Wen-Dien Chang, Yung-An Tsou
Summary: This study aimed to explore the longitudinal changes in swallowing function among oral cancer patients who underwent surgery and proactive swallowing therapy. The results showed that all swallowing parameters worsened 1-month postoperation, but EAT-10, FOIS, and MBSImP (TM) oral and pharyngeal impairment scores improved significantly at 6 months compared to 1 month postoperation.
HEAD AND NECK-JOURNAL FOR THE SCIENCES AND SPECIALTIES OF THE HEAD AND NECK
(2023)
Article
Polymer Science
Tanikan Sangnim, Pornsak Sriamornsak, Inderbir Singh, Kampanart Huanbutta
Summary: This study successfully developed a novel pill swallowing gel for elderly patients with dysphagia, with good flowability and viscosity achieved through the appropriate formulation. The gel showed significant effects on the dissolution and disintegration of the pill, indicating its potential as a feasible and effective solution for patients with swallowing difficulties.
