연하장애 환자들의 다양한 수술적 치료 방법들에 대한 고찰

초록

Swallowing is a complex process in which solid or liquid food material is transported from the mouth to the stomach. Dysphagia is a condition characterized by difficulty in the passage of food material along this alimentary tract. Problemsrelated to swallowing can lead to complications such as respiratory infection or even respiratory failure dueto aspiration. Malnutrition due to various nutritional deficiencies can also be caused by chronic dysphagia. Hence, adequatetiming along with application of proper treatment methods for dysphagia is important. As the pathophysiologyof dysphagia is very diverse and complex, a single treatment modality may not be sufficient enough to resolvedysphagia in a patient. Although surgical treatment or instrumental procedures are considered to be invasive, they arethe most reliable treatment modality in some cases. The purpose of this article is to review current surgical optionsin the treatment of dysphagia and to detail surgeons’ perspectives towards the treatment of patients with dysphagia.

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