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Dysphagia

The swallowing process consists of a programmed dynamic sequence of muscular contraction and relaxation involving more than 40 pairs of muscles.
CME credit is no longer available for this conference.

Course Authors

M. Louay Omran, M.D.

Release Date: 05/07/2002

 
Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this Cyberounds®, you should be able to:

  • Describe the basic physiology of swallowing and its associated disorders

  • Discuss an approach to the diagnosis of dysphagia

  • Recognize the available management options for oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia.

 

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This conference may include discussion of commercial products and services.

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