Citation
R. Shaker et D. Staff, Esophageal disorders in the elderly, GASTRO CLIN, 30(2), 2001, pp. 335
Citations number
123
Categorie Soggetti
Gastroenerology and Hepatology
Journal title
GASTROENTEROLOGY CLINICS OF NORTH AMERICA
ISSN journal
08898553
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Volume
30
Issue
2
Year of publication
2001
Database
ISI
SICI code
0889-8553(200106)30:2<335:EDITE>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
As the number of elderly in the population increases, decompensation of swa
llowing and airway protective mechanisms can create an increased health car
e burden. This article outlines the effect of aging on deglutitive function
and esophageal and aerodigestive reflexes. Specific disorders in the elder
ly are discussed.