Treatment and Mechanism of Surface Electrical Stimulation for Severe Dysphagia Caused by Lower Brainstem Infarction
- VernacularTitle:表面电刺激治疗低位脑干梗死致严重吞咽困难及其机制
- Author:
Jie WANG
;
Dongyu WU
;
Weiqun SONG
;
Hongtao ZHANG
;
Zhuo WANG
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
lower brainstem infarction, dorsolateral medullary infarction, dysphagia, surface electrical stimulation, nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS)
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2009;15(1):54-57
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To study the potential mechanism of recovery from dysphagia after surface electrical stimulation. Methods 3 cases recovery from dysphagia caused by lower brainstem infarction after surface electrical stimulation of lower mandible and trigeminal nerves were analyzed. Results After 3～16 weeks surface electrical stimulation, the swallow assessment scores reached from 0 to 6 in all the 3 patients. Conclusion Surface electrical stimulation can facilitate the recovery of swallow function, which may be involved with the sensory input, especially the integration of nucleus of the solitary tract (NTS).
