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Schaefer JH, Luft F, Seiler A, Harborth E, Kaffenberger S, Polkowski C, Foerch C, Lapa S. Prevalence, recovery and phenotype of dysphagia in patients with ischaemic cerebellar stroke. Eur J Neurol 2024:e16303. [PMID: 38634169 DOI: 10.1111/ene.16303] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/06/2024] [Revised: 03/26/2024] [Accepted: 03/29/2024] [Indexed: 04/19/2024]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Swallowing is a complex task, moderated by a sophisticated bilateral network including multiple supratentorial regions, the brainstem and the cerebellum. To date, conflicting data exist about whether focal lesions to the cerebellum are associated with dysphagia. Therefore, the aim of the study was to evaluate dysphagia prevalence, recovery and dysphagia pattern in patients with ischaemic cerebellar stroke. METHODS A retrospective analysis of patients consecutively admitted to an academic stroke centre with ischaemic stroke found only in the cerebellum was performed. The presence of dysphagia was the primary end-point and was assessed by a speech-language pathologist, according to defined criteria. Dysphagia pattern was evaluated by analysing the videos of the flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing. Brain imaging was used to identify lesion size and location associated with dysphagia. RESULTS Between January 2016 and December 2021, 102 patients (35.3% female) with a mean age of 52.8 ± 17.3 years were included. Thirteen (12.7%) patients presented with dysphagia. The most frequently observed flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing phenotype was premature spillage (n = 7; 58.3%), whilst significant residues or aspiration did not occur. One patient died (7.7%); the other patients showed improvement of dysphagia and one patient (7.7%) was discharged with dietary restrictions. CONCLUSIONS Although the involvement of the cerebellum in deglutition has become increasingly evident, isolated lesions to the cerebellum are less likely to cause clinically relevant and persisting dysphagia compared to other brain regions. The observed dysphagia pattern shows a lack of coordination and control, resulting in premature spillage or fragmented bolus transfer in some patients.
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- Jan Hendrik Schaefer
- Department of Neurology, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Department of Neurology, University Hospital of Schleswig Holstein, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Communication Disorders, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand
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- Institute of Neuroradiology, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
- Department of Neurology, RKH Klinikum Ludwigsburg, Ludwigsburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Goethe University Frankfurt, University Hospital, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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Sasegbon A, Cheng I, Hamdy S. The neurorehabilitation of post-stroke dysphagia: Physiology and pathophysiology. J Physiol 2024. [PMID: 38517302 DOI: 10.1113/jp285564] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/02/2023] [Accepted: 02/29/2024] [Indexed: 03/23/2024] Open
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Swallowing is a complex process involving the precise contractions of numerous muscles of the head and neck, which act to process and shepherd ingested material from the oral cavity to its eventual destination, the stomach. Over the past five decades, information from animal and human studies has laid bare the complex network of neurones in the brainstem, cortex and cerebellum that are responsible for orchestrating each normal swallow. Amidst this complexity, problems can and often do occur that result in dysphagia, defined as impaired or disordered swallowing. Dysphagia is common, arising from multiple varied disease processes that can affect any of the neuromuscular structures involved in swallowing. Post-stroke dysphagia (PSD) remains the most prevalent and most commonly studied form of dysphagia and, as such, provides an important disease model to assess dysphagia physiology and pathophysiology. In this review, we explore the complex neuroanatomical processes that occur during normal swallowing and PSD. This includes how strokes cause dysphagia, the mechanisms through which natural neuroplastic recovery occurs, current treatments for patients with persistent dysphagia and emerging neuromodulatory treatments.
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- Ayodele Sasegbon
- Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology, School of Medical Sciences, Centre for Gastrointestinal Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Salford Royal Foundation Trust, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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- Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology, School of Medical Sciences, Centre for Gastrointestinal Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Salford Royal Foundation Trust, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
- Academic Unit of Human Communication, Learning, and Development, Faculty of Education, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong, China
- Institute for Biomagnetism and Biosignalanalysis, University of Münster, Münster, Germany
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- Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology, School of Medical Sciences, Centre for Gastrointestinal Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Salford Royal Foundation Trust, University of Manchester, Manchester, UK
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Hajipour M, Sobhani-Rad D, Zainaee S, Farzadfar MT, Khaniki SH. Dysphagia following cerebellar stroke: analyzing the contribution of the cerebellum to swallowing function. Front Neurol 2023; 14:1276243. [PMID: 38033782 PMCID: PMC10687548 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2023.1276243] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/14/2023] [Accepted: 10/31/2023] [Indexed: 12/02/2023] Open
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Swallowing is essential for human health, and the cerebellum is crucial for motor movement regulation. Cerebellar strokes may cause dysphagia, but their exact effects remain unexplored in swallowing function. Therefore, the aim of this study was to analyze the precise clinical characteristics of the oral and pharyngeal phases of swallowing after cerebellar stroke and to critically discuss the cerebellum's contribution to swallowing. The study involved 34 participants with cerebellar strokes, gathered through convenience sampling. Neurologists diagnosed isolated strokes, and a speech and language pathologist examined swallowing ability using the Mann Assessment of Swallowing Ability. The study found that 52.9% of people experienced dysphagia after a cerebellar stroke. Dysphagia was significantly associated with a higher risk of aspiration. Age was also significantly correlated with dysphagia. No significant correlation was found between swallowing ability and sex. In conclusion, this study suggests isolated cerebellar stroke can adversely affect the motor and non-motor aspects of swallowing and cause severe dysphagia and aspiration risk. Thus, early diagnosis and timely management of dysphagia following a cerebellar stroke can help prevent serious consequences.
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- Masoume Hajipour
- Department of Speech Therapy, School of Paramedical and Rehabilitation Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Speech Therapy, School of Paramedical and Rehabilitation Sciences, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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- Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, College of Health and Human Services, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, United States
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- Department of Biostatistics, School of Health, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, Iran
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Iosif CI, Bashir ZI, Apps R, Pickford J. Cerebellar Prediction and Feeding Behaviour. CEREBELLUM (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2023; 22:1002-1019. [PMID: 36121552 PMCID: PMC10485105 DOI: 10.1007/s12311-022-01476-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 09/01/2022] [Indexed: 06/15/2023]
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Given the importance of the cerebellum in controlling movements, it might be expected that its main role in eating would be the control of motor elements such as chewing and swallowing. Whilst such functions are clearly important, there is more to eating than these actions, and more to the cerebellum than motor control. This review will present evidence that the cerebellum contributes to homeostatic, motor, rewarding and affective aspects of food consumption.Prediction and feedback underlie many elements of eating, as food consumption is influenced by expectation. For example, circadian clocks cause hunger in anticipation of a meal, and food consumption causes feedback signals which induce satiety. Similarly, the sight and smell of food generate an expectation of what that food will taste like, and its actual taste will generate an internal reward value which will be compared to that expectation. Cerebellar learning is widely thought to involve feed-forward predictions to compare expected outcomes to sensory feedback. We therefore propose that the overarching role of the cerebellum in eating is to respond to prediction errors arising across the homeostatic, motor, cognitive, and affective domains.
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- Cristiana I Iosif
- School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol, Biomedical Sciences Building, University Walk, Bristol, BS8 1TD, UK.
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- School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol, Biomedical Sciences Building, University Walk, Bristol, BS8 1TD, UK
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- School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol, Biomedical Sciences Building, University Walk, Bristol, BS8 1TD, UK
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- School of Physiology, Pharmacology and Neuroscience, University of Bristol, Biomedical Sciences Building, University Walk, Bristol, BS8 1TD, UK
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Huang L, Wang Y, Sun J, Zhu L, Liu J, Wu Y, Shan C, Yan J, Wan P. Incidence and Risk Factors for Dysphagia Following Cerebellar Stroke: a Retrospective Cohort Study. CEREBELLUM (LONDON, ENGLAND) 2023:10.1007/s12311-023-01564-y. [PMID: 37204664 DOI: 10.1007/s12311-023-01564-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 04/26/2023] [Indexed: 05/20/2023]
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The cerebellum is known to play a supportive role in swallowing-related functions; however, wide discrepancies about the incidence rate of swallowing disorders following cerebellar strokes exist within the literature. This study aimed to investigate the incidence rate of dysphagia and the factors which may affect the presence of dysphagia and clinical recovery in individuals diagnosed with cerebellar stroke. A retrospective chart audit of 1651 post-stroke patients (1049 males and 602 females) admitted with a cerebellar stroke to a comprehensive tertiary hospital in China was conducted. Data on demographics, medical, along with swallowing function assessment were collected. Differences between dysphagic and non-dysphagic groups were evaluated using t-tests and Pearson's chi-square test. Univariate logistic regression analysis was performed to establish factors associated with the presence of dysphagia. A total of 11.45% of participants were identified with dysphagia during inpatient admission. Individuals with mixed types of stroke, multiple lesions in the cerebellum, and ages older than 85 years old were more likely to develop dysphagia. Moreover, the prognosis of dysphagia following a cerebellar stroke was associated with lesions in different parts of the cerebellum. The cumulative recovery rates from the best to worse were the right hemisphere group, the cerebellum vermis or peduncle group, and both the hemisphere group and the left hemisphere group, respectively.
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- Li Huang
- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 110 Ganhe Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200437, China
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 110 Ganhe Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200437, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 110 Ganhe Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200437, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 110 Ganhe Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200437, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 110 Ganhe Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200437, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 110 Ganhe Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200437, China
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Yueyang Hospital of Integrated Traditional Chinese and Western Medicine, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 110 Ganhe Road, Hongkou District, Shanghai, 200437, China
- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, 201203, China
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- Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1200 Cailun Road, Pudong New District, Shanghai, 201203, China.
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Swallowing is a complex activity requiring a sophisticated system of neurological control from neurones within the brainstem, cerebral cortices and cerebellum. The cerebellum is a critical part of the brain responsible for the modulation of movements. It receives input from motor cortical and sensory areas and fine tunes these inputs to produce coordinated motor outputs. With respect to swallowing, numerous functional imaging studies have demonstrated increased activity in the cerebellum during the task of swallowing and damage to the cerebellum following differing pathological processes is associated with dysphagia. Single pulses of transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) have been applied to the cerebellum and have been shown to evoke motor responses in the pharynx. Moreover, repetitive TMS (rTMS) over the cerebellum can modulate cerebral motor (pharyngeal) cortical activity. Neurostimulation has allowed a better understanding of the connections that exist between the cerebellum and cerebral swallowing motor areas in health and provides a potential treatment for neurogenic dysphagia in illness. In this review we will examine what is currently known about the role of the cerebellum in the control of swallowing, explore new findings from neurostimulatory and imaging studies and provide an overview of the future clinical applications of cerebellar stimulation for treating dysphagia.
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- Ayodele Sasegbon
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Manchester, Salford Royal Hospital (part of the Manchester Academic Health Sciences Center (MAHSC)), Salford, UK.
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- Gastrointestinal (GI) Sciences, Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health, Division of Diabetes, Endocrinology and Gastroenterology, School of Medical Sciences, University of Manchester, Salford Royal Hospital (part of the Manchester Academic Health Sciences Center (MAHSC)), Salford, UK
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Wang L, Yao J, Guan B, Xu J, Yu H, Li H. The efficacy and safety of catheter balloon dilatation in the treatment of dysphagia after stroke: A protocol for systematic review and meta-analysis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e31460. [PMID: 36343051 PMCID: PMC9646636 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000031460] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Dysphagia is a serious complication after stroke, which has a significant influence on the health as well as life quality of global people. Patients with dysphagia tend to be a higher risk rate of an aspiration than general person. Catheter balloon dilatation is an additional therapy for treating dysphagia in recent years, which can improve the symptom of achalasia of cricopharyngeal muscle. This research will be used for confirming the efficacy and safety of the catheter balloon dilatation for resolving dysphagia. METHODS We intend to search literature related to the research in different databases, for instance, China National Knowledge Infrastructure, Wanfang Data, PubMed, Cochrane Library, and Embase up to January 2022. Literature selection, data collection, as well as assessment of bias risk, will be carried out by 2 independent researchers. Data analysis will be conducted by using Stata and review manager 5.4. RESULTS The results will be submitted to a peer-reviewed journal. CONCLUSION The research will verify whether or not catheter balloon dilatation can improve dysphagia by submitting high-quality data syntheses. REGISTRATION NUMBER CRD42022358433.
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- Lin Wang
- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Jinhu County People’s Hospital, Huai’an City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Jinhu County People’s Hospital, Huai’an City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Jinhu County People’s Hospital, Huai’an City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Jinhu County People’s Hospital, Huai’an City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Jinhu County People’s Hospital, Huai’an City, Jiangsu Province, China
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- Rehabilitation Medicine Department, Jinhu County People’s Hospital, Huai’an City, Jiangsu Province, China
- *Correspondence: Hongbo Li, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Jinhu County People’s Hospital, Huai’an, Jiangsu Province 211600, China (e-mail: )
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Effects of Insular Cortex on Post-Stroke Dysphagia: A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis. Brain Sci 2022; 12:brainsci12101334. [PMID: 36291268 PMCID: PMC9599629 DOI: 10.3390/brainsci12101334] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/03/2022] [Revised: 09/21/2022] [Accepted: 09/28/2022] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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Objective: To investigate the relationship of lobar and deep brain regions with post-stroke dysphagia (PSD). Method: The databases of Medline, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Library were searched from the establishment to May 2022. Studies that investigated the effects of lesions in lobar and deep brain regions on swallowing function after stroke were screened. The primary outcomes were PSD-related brain regions (including aspiration-related and oral transit time-related brain regions). The secondary outcomes were the incidence rate of PSD. The brain regions with the most overlap in the included studies were considered to be most relevant to PSD, and were presented as percentages. Data were compared utilizing the t-tests for continuous variables and χ2 for frequency-based variables. Result: A total of 24 studies and 2306 patients were included. The PSD-related lobar and deep brain regions included the insular cortex, frontal lobe, temporal gyrus, basal ganglia, postcentral, precentral, precuneus, corona radiate, etc. Among these brain regions, the insular cortex was most frequently reported (taking up 54.2%) in the included studies. Furthermore, the total incidence rate of PSD was around 40.4%, and the incidence of male was nearly 2.57 times as much as that of female (χ2 = 196.17, p < 0.001). Conclusions: In lobar and deep brain regions, the insular cortex may be most relevant to PSD and aspiration, which may be a potentially promising target in the treatment of PSD.
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Qiao J, Wu ZM, Ye QP, Dai M, Dai Y, He ZT, Dou ZL. Characteristics of dysphagia among different lesion sites of stroke: A retrospective study. Front Neurosci 2022; 16:944688. [PMID: 36090270 PMCID: PMC9449127 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2022.944688] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2022] [Accepted: 08/01/2022] [Indexed: 02/05/2023] Open
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Objective This study aims to compare the characteristics of dysphagia among different lesion sites and explore the possible risk factors that are relevant to penetration and aspiration after stroke. Materials and methods Data on patients with post-stroke dysphagia were collected. Major measures of the videofluoroscopic swallowing study included pharyngeal transit duration (PTD), pharyngeal response duration (PRD), soft palate elevation duration (SED), stage transition duration (STD), hyoid bone anterior-horizontal displacement (HAD), hyoid bone superior-horizontal displacement (HSD), upper esophageal sphincter opening (UESO), Pharyngeal Residual Grade (PRG), and Penetration Aspiration Scale (PAS). Included patients were divided into supratentorial (deep or lobar intracerebral) and infratentorial stroke groups. The Kruskal–Wallis test, Spearman’s correlation analysis, and multivariate logistic regression analyses were used to test the difference and the correlation between those measures. Time-to-event endpoints (oral feeding) were analyzed by the Kaplan–Meier method. Results A total of 75 patients were included in this study. Significant differences were demonstrated in PTD, PRD, SED, STD, HAD, HSD, UESO, PAS, and PRG between supratentorial and infratentorial stroke groups (p < 0.05). The PRG score of the lobar intracerebral subgroup was significantly higher (p < 0.05) than that of the deep intracerebral and lobar + deep intracerebral stroke subgroups, while HSD was significantly shorter (p < 0.01). Spearman’s correlation analysis revealed that PAS was related to PTD, PRG, HAD, and UESO (p < 0.05). Multivariate logistic regression analysis demonstrated that HAD and PRG may be risk factors for penetration and aspiration (p < 0.05). Kaplan–Meier survival plot showed that there was a significant difference in time to oral feeding between supratentorial and infratentorial stroke groups (p < 0.01). Conclusion Infratentorial stroke may lead to worse swallowing function as compared with supratentorial stroke, and lobar intracerebral stroke may be worse than deep intracerebral stroke. Suitable preventive measures may be considered for patients with higher PRG scores and shorter HSD to avoid penetration and aspiration.
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- Jia Qiao
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Neurosurgery, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Clinical Medical College of Acupuncture, Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The Third Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China
- *Correspondence: Zu-lin Dou,
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Liu H, Peng Y, Liu Z, Wen X, Li F, Zhong L, Rao J, Li L, Wang M, Wang P. Hemodynamic signal changes and swallowing improvement of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on stroke patients with dysphagia: A randomized controlled study. Front Neurol 2022; 13:918974. [PMID: 36034299 PMCID: PMC9403609 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.918974] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2022] [Accepted: 07/14/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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ObjectiveOur study aims to measure the cortical correlates of swallowing execution in patients with dysphagia after repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) therapy using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS), and observe the change of pattern of brain activation in stroke patients with dysphagia after rTMS intervention. In addition, we tried to analyze the effect of rTMS on brain activation in dysphagia patients with different lesion sides. This study also concentrated on the effect of stimulating the affected mylohyoid cortical region by 5 Hz rTMS, providing clinical evidence for rTMS therapy of dysphagia in stroke patients.MethodsThis study was a sham-controlled, single-blind, randomized controlled study with a blinded observer. A total of 49 patients completed the study, which was randomized to the rTMS group (n = 23) and sham rTMS group (n = 26) by the random number table method. The rTMS group received 5 Hz rTMS stimulation to the affected mylohyoid cortical region of the brain and the sham rTMS group underwent rTMS using the same parameters as the rTMS group, except for the position of the coil. Each patient received 2 weeks of stimulation followed by conventional swallowing therapy. Standardized Swallowing Assessment (SSA), Fiberoptic Endoscopic Dysphagia Severity Scale (FEDSS), Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS), and functional oral intake status were assessed at two times: baseline (before treatment) and 2 weeks (after intervention). Meanwhile, we use the fNIRS system to measure the cerebral hemodynamic changes during the experimental procedure.ResultsThe rTMS group exhibited significant improvement in the SSA scale, FEDSS scale, and PAS scale after rTMS therapy (all P < 0.001). The sham rTMS group had the same analysis on the same scales (all P < 0.001). There was no significant difference observed in clinical assessments at 2 weeks after baseline between the rTMS group and sham rTMS group (all P > 0.05). However, there were statistically significant differences between the two groups in the rate of change in the FEDSS score (P = 0.018) and PAS score (P = 0.004), except for the SSA score (P = 0.067). As for the removal rate of the feeding tube, there was no significant difference between the rTMS group and sham rTMS group (P = 0.355), but there was a significant difference compared with the baseline characteristics in both groups (PrTMS < 0.001, PshamrTMS = 0.002). In fNIRS analysis, the block average result showed differences in brain areas RPFC (right prefrontal cortex) and RMC (right motor cortex) significantly between the rTMS group and sham rTMS group after intervention (Pchannel30 = 0.046, Pchannel16 = 0.006). In the subgroup analysis, rTMS group was divided into left-rTMS group and right-rTMS group and sham rTMS group was divided into sham left-rTMS group and sham right-rTMS group. The fNIRS results showed no significance in block average and block differential after intervention between the left-rTMS group and sham left-rTMS group, but differences were statistically significant between the right-rTMS group and sham right-rTMS group in block average: channel 30 (T = −2.34, P = 0.028) in LPFC (left prefrontal cortex) and 16 (T = 2.54, P = 0.018) in RMC. After intervention, there was no significance in left-rTMS group compared with baseline, but in right-rTMS group, channel 27 (T = 2.18, P = 0.039) in LPFC and 47 (T = 2.17, P = 0.039) in RPFC had significance in block differential. In the sham rTMS group, neither sham left-rTMS group and sham right-rTMS group had significant differences in block average and block differential in each brain area after intervention (P > 0.05).ConclusionsThe present study confirmed that a 5-Hz rTMS is feasible at the affected mylohyoid cortical region in post-stroke patients with dysphagia and rTMS therapy can alter cortical excitability. Based on previous studies, there is a dominant hemisphere in swallowing and the results of our fNIRS analysis seemed to show a better increase in cortical activation on the right side than on the left after rTMS of the affected mylohyoid cortical region. However, there was no difference between the left and right hemispheres in the subgroup analysis. Nevertheless, the present study provides a novel and feasible method of applying fNIRS to assessment in stroke patients with dysphagia.
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- Huiyu Liu
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, China
- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- School of Rehabilitation Medicine, Gannan Medical University, Ganzhou, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, China
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, China
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- Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, China
- *Correspondence: Li Li
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Yue Bei People's Hospital, Shaoguan, China
- Minghong Wang
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, The 7th Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-Sen University, Shenzhen, China
- Pu Wang
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Balcerak P, Corbiere S, Zubal R, Kägi G. Post-stroke Dysphagia: Prognosis and Treatment-A Systematic Review of RCT on Interventional Treatments for Dysphagia Following Subacute Stroke. Front Neurol 2022; 13:823189. [PMID: 35547370 PMCID: PMC9082350 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2022.823189] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 03/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Purpose Post-stroke dysphagia is an underdiagnosed but relevant complication, associated with worse outcome, dependency and quality of life of stroke survivors. Detailed mechanisms of post-stroke dysphagia are not very well understood, but established therapeutic concepts are needed. Different interventional studies have been published dealing with post-stroke dysphagia. This systematic review wants to collect and give an overview over the published evidence. Methods PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, CINAHL were searched for relevant interventional studies on post-stroke dysphagia in the (sub-)acute setting (within 3 months of stroke onset). The search has been filtered for randomized trials with an inactive control and the relevant data extracted. Results After initially finding 2,863 trials, finally 41 trials have been included. Seven different therapeutic concepts have been evaluated (Acupuncture, behavioral/physical therapy, drug therapy, neuromuscular electrical stimulation, pharyngeal electrical stimulation, transcranial direct current stimulation and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation). Studies of all modalities have shown some effect on post-stroke dysphagia with several studies raising concerns about the potential bias. Conclusion The amount and quality of studies are not enough to suggest certain therapies. Some therapeutical concepts (intensive physical therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, drug therapy) seem to be good potential therapeutic options, but further research is needed.
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- Philipp Balcerak
- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland
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- Department of Neurology and Stroke Center, Cantonal Hospital St. Gallen, St. Gallen, Switzerland.,Department of Neurology, Inselspital, Bern University Hospital, and University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland
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Frequency, Risk Factors, and Outcomes of Unplanned Readmission to the Neurological Intensive Care Unit after Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage. Neurocrit Care 2022; 37:390-398. [PMID: 35072926 DOI: 10.1007/s12028-021-01415-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2021] [Accepted: 11/30/2021] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Unplanned readmission to the neurological intensive care unit (ICU) is an underinvestigated topic in patients admitted after spontaneous intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH). The purpose of this study is to investigate the frequency, clinical risk factors, and outcome of bounce back to the neurological ICU in a cohort of patients admitted after ICH. METHODS This is a retrospective observational study inspecting bounce back to the neurological ICU in patients admitted with spontaneous ICH over an 8-year period. For each patient, demographics, medical history, clinical presentation, length of ICU stay, unplanned readmission to neurological ICU, cause of readmission, and mortality were reviewed. Bounce back to the neurological ICU was defined as an unplanned readmission to the neurological ICU from a general floor service during the same hospitalization. A multivariable analysis was used to define independent variables associated with bounce back to the neurological ICU as well as association between bounce back to the neurological ICU and mortality. The significance level was set at p < 0.05. RESULTS A total of 221 patients were included. Among those, 20 (9%) had a bounce back to the neurological ICU. Respiratory complications (n = 11) was the most common reason for bounce back to the neurological ICU, followed by neurological (n = 5) and cardiological (n = 4) complications. In a multivariable logistic regression, location of hemorrhage in the basal ganglia (odds ratio [OR]: 3.0, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 1.0-8.9, p = 0.03) and dysphagia at the time of transfer (OR: 3.9, 95% CI: 1.0-15.4, p = 0.04) were significantly associated with bounce back to the neurological ICU. After we controlled for ICH score, readmission to the ICU was also independently associated with higher mortality (OR: 14.1, 95% CI: 2.8-71.7, p < 0.01). CONCLUSIONS Bounce back to the neurological ICU is not an infrequent complication in patients with spontaneous ICH and is associated with higher hospital length of stay and mortality. We identified relevant and potentially modifiable risk factors associated with bounce back to the neurological ICU. Future prospective studies are necessary to develop patient-centered strategies that may improve transition from the neurological ICU to the general floor.
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Moon HI, Jeong YJ, Suh JH. Voxel-based lesion symptom mapping analysis for dysphagia in stroke patients with isolated cerebellar lesions. J Neural Transm (Vienna) 2021; 129:65-74. [PMID: 34773172 DOI: 10.1007/s00702-021-02438-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/22/2021] [Accepted: 11/02/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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Because the cerebellum plays a role in motor coordination, timing, sequencing, and feedback, it is hypothesized to be involved in swallowing-related functions. The role of the cerebellum in deglutition has become increasing evident, but the exact nature of this role remains inconclusive because of limited data from pure cerebellar lesions. Therefore, we conducted location analysis in isolated cerebellar lesions to complement previous findings and provide additional information. We reviewed 40 stroke patients with isolated cerebellar lesion. Lesion location and volume were measured on brain magnetic resonance images. We generated statistical maps of lesions related to VDS using voxel-based lesion symptom mapping (VLSM). We also created an overlay map of subgroups according to VDS score, those who have low risk and those who have high risk. Patients with cerebellar lesion had difficulty swallowing, both in the oral and pharyngeal phases. Multivariate analysis of cognitive function was selected as an independent predictor. In the group of high-risk patients, the overlay map showed some bilateral asymmetry, with a wider distribution in the left hemisphere and involvement of deep cerebellar nuclei. Using VLSM, we found that lesion location was associated with dysphagia. Although these results were not statistically significant, they showed a lesion pattern with predominant distribution in the left posterior lobe. Our results suggest that damage to the posterior lobe of the left cerebellum tends be related to severity of dysphagia in patients with isolated cerebellar lesion.
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- Hyun Im Moon
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Bundang Jesaeng General Hospital, 20, Seohyeon-ro 180 beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seoungnam, Gyeonggi, 13590, Republic of Korea.
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Bundang Jesaeng General Hospital, 20, Seohyeon-ro 180 beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seoungnam, Gyeonggi, 13590, Republic of Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Bundang Jesaeng General Hospital, 20, Seohyeon-ro 180 beon-gil, Bundang-gu, Seoungnam, Gyeonggi, 13590, Republic of Korea
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Jones CA, Colletti CM, Ding MC. Post-stroke Dysphagia: Recent Insights and Unanswered Questions. Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep 2020; 20:61. [PMID: 33136216 PMCID: PMC7604228 DOI: 10.1007/s11910-020-01081-z] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW We explored themes in recent post-stroke dysphagia literature, focusing on the following questions: (1) What does post-stroke dysphagia look like?; (2) Who gets post-stroke dysphagia?; (3) What are the consequences of post-stroke dysphagia?; and (4) How can we improve treatment of post-stroke dysphagia? RECENT FINDINGS There have been several improvements in quantitative descriptions of swallowing physiology using standard and new evaluation techniques. These descriptions have been correlated with lesion locations, and several factors can predict development of post-stroke dysphagia and its sequelae. Novel treatment paradigms have leveraged post-stroke neuroplastic improvements using neurostimulation and biofeedback techniques. Despite recent findings, the field is limited by lack of standardization and unanswered questions on rehabilitation variables. Our improved understanding of post-stroke dysphagia will enhance our ability to prevent, identify, and treat it. Future work should be grounded in swallowing physiology and continue refining treatments, particularly in the acute stage.
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- Corinne A Jones
- Neurology; Dell Medical School, The University of Texas, 1601 Trinity St. Bldg. B, Stop Z0700, Austin, TX, 78712, USA. .,Speech, Language, & Hearing Sciences; Moody College of Communication, The University of Texas, Austin, TX, USA.
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- Neurology; Dell Medical School, The University of Texas, 1601 Trinity St. Bldg. B, Stop Z0700, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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- Neurology; Dell Medical School, The University of Texas, 1601 Trinity St. Bldg. B, Stop Z0700, Austin, TX, 78712, USA
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Meng PP, Zhang SC, Han C, Wang Q, Bai GT, Yue SW. The Occurrence Rate of Swallowing Disorders After Stroke Patients in Asia: A PRISMA-Compliant Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. J Stroke Cerebrovasc Dis 2020; 29:105113. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2020.105113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/13/2020] [Revised: 06/23/2020] [Accepted: 06/28/2020] [Indexed: 01/07/2023] Open
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Cullins MJ, Connor NP. Reduced tongue force and functional swallowing changes in a rat model of post stroke dysphagia. Brain Res 2019; 1717:160-166. [PMID: 31022397 DOI: 10.1016/j.brainres.2019.04.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2019] [Revised: 04/18/2019] [Accepted: 04/22/2019] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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PURPOSE Dysphagia is a common problem after stroke that is often associated with tongue weakness. However, the physiological mechanisms of post-stroke tongue muscle weakness and optimal treatments have not been established. To advance understanding of physiological mechanisms of post stroke dysphagia, we sought to validate the unilateral transient middle cerebral artery occlusion (MCAO) rat model of ischemic stroke as a translational model of post stroke dysphagia. Our goal was to establish clinically relevant measures and chronicity of functional deficits; criteria that increase the likelihood that findings will translate to the clinic. We hypothesized that MCAO would cause tongue weakness and functional swallowing changes. METHODS Maximum voluntary tongue forces and videofluoroscopic swallowing studies were collected in 8-week old male Sprague-Dawley rats prior to receiving either a left MCAO (N = 10) or sham (N = 10) surgery. Tongue forces and VFSS were reassessed at 1 and 8 weeks post-surgery. RESULTS Maximum voluntary tongue force, bolus area, and bolus speed were significantly reduced in the MCAO group at the 1 and 8-week timepoints. CONCLUSION Clinically relevant changes to swallowing and tongue force support the use of the MCAO rat model as a translational model of post stroke dysphagia. This model will allow for future studies to improve our understanding of the physiology contributing to these functional changes as well as the impact of therapeutic interventions on physiological targets and function.
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- Miranda J Cullins
- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States.
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- Department of Surgery, University of Wisconsin-Madison, United States
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Mo SJ, Jeong HJ, Han YH, Hwang K, Choi JK. Association of Brain Lesions and Videofluoroscopic Dysphagia Scale Parameters on Patients With Acute Cerebral Infarctions. Ann Rehabil Med 2018; 42:560-568. [PMID: 30180525 PMCID: PMC6129704 DOI: 10.5535/arm.2018.42.4.560] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2017] [Accepted: 10/18/2017] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Objective To investigate the characteristics and risk factors of dysphagia using the videofluoroscopic dysphagia scale (VDS) with a videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) in patients with acute cerebral infarctions. Methods In this retrospective study, the baseline VFSS in 275 stroke patients was analyzed. We divided patients into 8 groups according to lesion areas commonly observed on brain magnetic resonance imaging. Dysphagia characteristics and severity were evaluated using the VDS. We also analyzed the relationship between clinical and functional parameters based on medical records and VDS scores. Results In comparison studies of lesions associated with swallowing dysfunction, several groups with significant differences were identified. Apraxia was more closely associated with cortical middle cerebral artery territory lesions. Vallecular and pyriform sinus residue was more common with lesions in the medulla or pons. In addition, the results for the Korean version of the Modified Barthel Index (K-MBI), a functional assessment tool, corresponded to those in the quantitative evaluation of swallowing dysfunctions. Conclusion A large cohort of patients with cerebral infarction was evaluated to determine the association between brain lesions and swallowing dysfunction. The results can be used to establish a specific treatment plan. In addition, the characteristic factors associated with swallowing dysfunctions were also confirmed.
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- Sang Jun Mo
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dong-Eui Medical Center, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kosin University College of Medicine, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dong-Eui Medical Center, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dong-Eui Medical Center, Busan, Korea
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, Dong-Eui Medical Center, Busan, Korea
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Huang YC, Hsu TW, Leong CP, Hsieh HC, Lin WC. Clinical Effects and Differences in Neural Function Connectivity Revealed by MRI in Subacute Hemispheric and Brainstem Infarction Patients With Dysphagia After Swallowing Therapy. Front Neurosci 2018; 12:488. [PMID: 30079009 PMCID: PMC6062613 DOI: 10.3389/fnins.2018.00488] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2017] [Accepted: 06/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Background: Early detection and intervention for post-stroke dysphagia could reduce the incidence of pulmonary complications and mortality. The aims of this study were to investigate the benefits of swallowing therapy in swallowing function and brain neuro-plasticity and to explore the relationship between swallowing function recovery and neuroplasticity after swallowing therapy in cerebral and brainstem stroke patients with dysphagia. Methods: We collected 17 subacute stroke patients with dysphagia (11 cerebral stroke patients with a median age of 76 years and 6 brainstem stroke patients with a median age of 70 years). Each patient received swallowing therapies during hospitalization. For each patient, functional oral intake scale (FOIS), functional dysphagia scale (FDS) and 8-point penetration-aspiration scale (PAS) in videofluoroscopy swallowing study (VFSS), and brain functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) were evaluated before and after treatment. Results: FOIS (p = 0.003 in hemispheric group and p = 0.039 in brainstem group) and FDS (p = 0.006 in hemispheric group and p = 0.028 in brainstem group) were both significantly improved after treatment in hemispheric and brainstem stroke patients. In hemispheric stroke patients, changes in FOIS were related to changes of functional brain connectivity in the ventral default mode network (vDMN) of the precuneus in brain functional MRI (fMRI). In brainstem stroke patients, changes in FOIS were related to changes of functional brain connectivity in the left sensorimotor network (LSMN) of the left postcentral region characterized by brain fMRI. Conclusion: Both hemispheric and brainstem stroke patients with different swallowing difficulties showed improvements after swallowing training. For these two dysphagic stroke groups with corresponding etiologies, swallowing therapy could contribute to different functional neuroplasticity.
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- Yu-Chi Huang
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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