High Resolution Manofluorographic Study in Patients With Multiple System Atrophy: Possible Early Detection of Upper Esophageal Sphincter and Proximal Esophageal Abnormality

Frontiers in Medicine

Rumi Ueha¹ 

关键词: multiple system atrophy;    high resolution manofluorography;    swallowing;    upper esophageal sphincter;    proximal esophageal abnormality;    pharyngoesophageal abnormality;    abnormal deglutitive proximal esophageal contraction;   

DOI  :  10.3389/fmed.2018.00286

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Frontiers

【 摘 要 】

Introduction: Multiple system atrophy (MSA) has detrimental effects on swallowing function. The swallowing function of patients with MSA has not been systematically characterized and the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of dysphagia remain poorly understood.

【 授权许可】

CC BY