《Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice》 ›› 2020, Vol. 26 ›› Issue (3): 344-349.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2020.03.016

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Advance in Sarcopenia-related Dysphagia (review)

LI Bo-ning1,CHEN Jian-er2()   

  1. 1. The Third Clinical Medical College, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China
    2. The Third Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310053, China
  • Received:2019-07-11 Revised:2019-10-17 Published:2020-03-25 Online:2020-04-01
  • Contact: CHEN Jian-er E-mail:cje28@foxmail.com

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.

Key words: sarcopenia, dysphagia, review

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