HYPNOTHERAPY TREATMENT FOR DYSPHAGIA

Authors
KOPEL KF QUINN M
Citation
Kf. Kopel et M. Quinn, HYPNOTHERAPY TREATMENT FOR DYSPHAGIA, International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis, 44(2), 1996, pp. 101-105
Citations number
7
Categorie Soggetti
Psychiatry
Journal title
International journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis → ACNP
ISSN journal
00207144
Volume
44
Issue
2
Year of publication
1996
Pages
101 - 105
Database
ISI
SICI code
0020-7144(1996)44:2<101:HTFD>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
A case history is reported to illustrate the successful use of hypnoth erapy in the treatment of dysphagia. A 60-year-old cancer patient was aided in swallowing and preparation for dilatation of esophageal stric tures. The use of more than one therapist is discussed as an effective strategy in treatment.