Abstract
Dysphagia in MND is presumed to be due to impaired motor function in the oropharynx. Limited published (1) and historical anecdotal data show temporary
improvement in swallow function following botox injection or cricopharyngeal myotomy, related to removing upper esophageal sphincter (UES) restriction.
improvement in swallow function following botox injection or cricopharyngeal myotomy, related to removing upper esophageal sphincter (UES) restriction.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 337-338 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Degeneration |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | Supp 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Nov 2019 |
Event | 30th International Symposium on ALS/MND 2019 - Perth, Australia Duration: 4 Dec 2019 → 6 Dec 2019 |
Keywords
- Clinical Implications
- Esophageal Sphincter
- Motor Neurone Disease
- genetic counselling
- FALS
- genetic testing