Characteristics of Dysphagia Based on the Type of ALS

alwin shared this article with you from Inoreader Characteristics of Dysphagia Based on the Type of ALS in Korean Patients Evaluated Using Videofluoroscopic Study: A Retrospective Analysis Via Dysphagia In this study, videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) results of bulbar and spinal onset ALS patients were compared. VFSS results and revised ALS Functional Rating Scale (ALSFRS-R) score were also analyzed to assess the correlation between dysphagia and functional status of patients. ALS patients with swallowing difficulties who underwent VFSS were recruited retrospectively. Two oral, seven pharyngeal, and two esophageal components of VFSS were evaluated. An ALSRFRS-R bulbar subtype score  <  9 was used to divide the groups with severe bulbar symptoms. Total 109 Korean ALS patients (39 bulbar vs 70 spinal) were included. Bulbar ALS patients exhibited a significantly longer oral transit time (OTT) then spinal ALS patients, especially in severe bulbar patients with low ALSRFRS-R bu... View on the web Inoreader. Take back control of your news feed. Follow us on Twitter and Facebook.