The impact of lesion location on dysphagia incidence, pattern and complications in acute stroke. Part 2: Oropharyngeal residue, swallow and cough response, and pneumonia

ConclusionsThis study gives new insights on the cortical representation of single components of swallowing and airway protection behaviours. The lesion model may help to risk‐stratify patients for dysphagia and pneumonia based on their brain scan.

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Source: European Journal of Neurology - April 28, 2017 Category: Neurology Authors: S. Suntrup ‐Krueger, A. Kemmling, T. Warnecke, C. Hamacher, S. Oelenberg, T. Niederstadt, W. Heindel, H. Wiendl, R. Dziewas Tags: Original Article Source Type: research