Oral Structural Dysphagia in Children.
Otolaryngol Clin North Am
; 57(4): 551-557, 2024 Aug.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-38503668
ABSTRACT
Oral causes of dysphagia in infancy may involve the lips, the tongue, or the palate. Whereas ankyloglossia is commonly diagnosed in infants with dysphagia, assessment of the need for surgical intervention may be less straightforward. Tongue size (macroglossia) may be associated with dysphagia as it may cause limitation of movement of the food or milk bolus by the lips or cheeks. Congenital conditions such as cleft lip and palate, micrognathia, or craniofacial microsomia may also be associated with dysphagia. Diagnosis and treatment of these conditions can be improved with the engagement of lactation and feeding experts as well as multidisciplinary craniofacial teams.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Tongue
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Deglutition Disorders
Limits:
Child
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Humans
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Infant
Language:
En
Journal:
Otolaryngol Clin North Am
Year:
2024
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States
Country of publication:
United States