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An electrophysiological approach to the diagnosis of neurogenic dysphagia: implications for botulinum toxin treatment

Enrico Alfonsi, I. M. Merlo, Michela Ponzio, Cristina Montomoli, Cristina Tassorelli, Carlo M. Biancardi, Alessandro Lozza, E. Martignoni

Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry · 2009 · 107 citations · 23 references

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Abstract

This electrophysiological method can recognise swallowing abnormalities which may affect the outcome of the therapeutic approach to dysphagia with BTX treatment.

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