Çocuk Sağlığı ve Hastalıkları Dergisi
2013 , Vol 56 , Num 2
Pediatric dysphagia
Hacettepe Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi 1Pediatri Uzmanı, 2Fizyoterapi Uzmanı, 3Pediatri Profesörü, 4Fizyoterapi Profesörü
*İletişim: guzincinel@yahoo.com
Infants and children can experience swallowing problems due to behavioral,
developmental, or neurological conditions, respiratory problems, gastroesophageal
reflux, or structural deficits such as a cleft lip or palate. Swallowing dysfunction
can lead to numerous complications, such as dehydration, malnutrition,
bronchospasm and airway obstruction, aspiration pneumonia, and chronic lung
infections. Common signs and symptoms of swallowing problem in infants
and children can range from obvious ones as projectile vomiting, coughing,
and/or choking to instances of silent aspiration. The objective assessments
to determine swallow function are videofluoroscopic swallow study and
flexible fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing. The primary aim
of the swallowing dysfunction therapy is to achieve optimal safety during
meals. Medical therapy, surgical procedures and rehabilitation programs are
the options for reaching this target. Swallowing rehabilitation requires a
multidisciplinary approach; coordination and early intervention of the involved
specialists have great importance for success.
Anahtar Kelimeler :
çocuk, yutma, disfaji.