Esophageal disorders in the elderly. Gastroenterol Clin North Am 2001 Jun;30(2):335-61, vii-viii
Date
07/04/2001Pubmed ID
11432295DOI
10.1016/s0889-8553(05)70185-0Abstract
As the number of elderly in the population increases, decompensation of swallowing and airway protective mechanisms can create an increased health care burden. This article outlines the effect of aging on deglutitive function and esophageal and aerodigestive reflexes. Specific disorders in the elderly are discussed.
Author List
Shaker R, Staff DAuthor
Reza Shaker MD Assoc Provost, Sr Assoc Dean, Ctr Dir, Chief, Prof in the Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
AgedAged, 80 and over
Aging
Deglutition
Deglutition Disorders
Esophageal Diseases
Humans
Peristalsis