Advance in Sarcopenia-related Dysphagia (review)
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2020.03.016
- VernacularTitle:肌少症相关吞咽障碍的研究进展
- Author:
Bo-ning LI
1
;
Jian-er CHEN
2
Author Information
1. The Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University,Hangzhou,Zhejiang310053,China
2. The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University,Hangzhou,Zhejiang310053,China
- Publication Type:Research Article
- Keywords:
sarcopenia;
dysphagia;
review
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2020;26(3):344-349
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Sarcopenia is an age-related syndrome of extensive, aggressive muscle mass loss and function reducing, which seriously affects the quality of life and social participation of the elderly. Dysphagia can increase the prevalence of sarcopenia, in another hand, sarcopenia can also implicate swallow related muscles, to increase the risk of malnutrition and aspiration. In recent years, the concept of sarcopenic dysphagia has been widely recognized in many researches. Sarcopenia is mainly screened with CT, MRI, ultrasound, and other auxiliary examination, as well as consensus guidelines. Interventions for it mainly include functional training, nutrition management and drug therapy. Early identification and intervention are important for the outcome and quality of life of patients.
