Evaluation of Pediatric Subjects with Swallowing Disorder Part I: Physiology and Pathology

Authors

Luh Karunia Wahyuni
Chan-Wei Lin
Tyng-Guey Wang

Translated Title

小兒吞嚥障礙之評估－第一部分：生理與病理機轉

Abstract

Feeding and swallowing disorders are important issues in a pediatric population, which may lead to malnutrition, dehydration, or increased risk of pulmonary complications. Pediatric dysphagia is more complex than adult dysphagia in some aspects because it includes developmental progress in anatomical structures and physiological functions. To manage pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, comprehensive knowledge regarding the development of normal swallowing and of the pathologies of common diseases related to pediatric dysphagia are necessary. In this article, we will reviewarticle the pediatric swallowing structures and physiology, and address the feeding and swallowing problems in common pediatric diseases, including cerebral palsy, cleft lip and/or palate, and Down syndrome.

Language

English

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.6315/2013.41(3)01

First Page

155

Last Page

161

Recommended Citation

Wahyuni, Luh Karunia; Lin, Chan-Wei; and Wang, Tyng-Guey (2013) "Evaluation of Pediatric Subjects with Swallowing Disorder Part I: Physiology and Pathology," Rehabilitation Practice and Science: Vol. 41: Iss. 3, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6315/2013.41(3)01
Available at: https://rps.researchcommons.org/journal/vol41/iss3/1