Biomedical subjects

Müzeyyen Ciyiltepe

Publications and source records attributed to Müzeyyen Ciyiltepe.

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PubMed2005

[The management of swallowing disorders through rehabilitation methods].

OBJECTIVES: Swallowing disorders are commonly encountered in ENT practice, and dysphagia may present a challenge with respect to diagnosis and management. This study aimed to examine patients with swallowing disorders. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The study included 280 patients (153 males, 127 females; mean age 53 years; range 3-98 years) who presented with complaints of swallowing difficulties between October 2000 and June 2002. The patients were examined according to the protocol of our department for swallowing disorders, which involved a detailed history taking, a patient questionnaire on swallowing disorders, cervical auscultation, and modified barium swallow studies. When further investigation was needed, fiber-optic endoscopic swallow studies, ultrasonic evaluation of the tongue base, neck CT, and 24-hour double-probe pH monitoring were also undertaken. RESULTS: A diagnosis of a swallowing disorder (premature spills, pulling in the vallecula and/or pyriform sinuses, penetration and/or aspiration, and delayed swallow reflex) was made in 164 patients. Dysphagia arose from a mechanical cause in 55%, and from a neurological cause in 32%. A multiphase rehabilitation program was initiated, which included positioning, adjusting bolus consistency, oral-motor range of motion exercises, use of palatal devices and swallowing techniques. Rehabilitation resulted in normal swallowing in 128 patients (78%). CONCLUSION: Mechanical causes should also be sought in patients with swallowing disorders.

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PubMed2005

[The effectiveness of fiberoptic endoscopic swallow study and modified barium swallow study techniques in diagnosis of dysphagia].

OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) and the modified barium swallow test (MBST) in patients with dysphagia. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Eighty patients with dysphagia were evaluated in three groups consisting of 27 patients with oral, pharyngeal, or esophageal masses; 26 patients with neurogenic dysphagia; and 27 patients with no distinct pathology. All the patients underwent FEES and MBST to examine elevation of the soft palate, nasal regurgitation, pharyngeal residue, penetration, aspiration, and pooling of secretions in the pyriform sinus and vallecula. RESULTS: In neurogenic dysphagia, MBST was more efficacious in detecting aspiration and pooling in the vallecula (p<0.05). Evaluation of the internal anatomy, visualization of masses, and laryngopharyngeal sensory discrimination were only possible with the FEES. On the other hand, evaluation of the elevation of the larynx and the hyoid, the relaxation of the upper esophageal sphincter, and the oral phase of swallowing, and the detection of esophageal pathologies were only possible with the MBST. CONCLUSION: The leading advantages of the two evaluation techniques seem to lie in the detection of aspiration for the FEES, and dynamic evaluation of the oral and esophageal phases of swallowing for the MBST.

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Phagophobia: a case report.

Phagophobia is a form of psychogenic dysphagia. Although it is characterized by a fear and avoidance of swallowing food, fluids, or pills, physical examination and laboratory findings are normal. Here, we present a case of phagophobia, who at 13 years of age was brought to our hospital by his family because of his fear and avoidance of swallowing food and loss of weight. After psychiatric interview, the patient underwent an oral peripheral examination, stroboscopic laryngeal evaluation, the Bedside Swallow Evaluation, and the Modified Barium Swallow Study. His physical examination and all laboratory findings were normal. The management of this case included the combination of behavior therapy and a dysphagia management program. After approximately one month of utilizing these techniques, the case showed considerable improvement.

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