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Esophageal disorders in the elderly. Gastroenterol Clin North Am 2001 Jun;30(2):335-61, vii-viii

Date

07/04/2001

Pubmed ID

11432295

DOI

10.1016/s0889-8553(05)70185-0

Abstract

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 D

Author

Reza Shaker MD Assoc Provost, Sr Assoc Dean, Ctr Dir, Chief, Prof in the Medicine department at Medical College of Wisconsin




MESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold

Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Aging
Deglutition
Deglutition Disorders
Esophageal Diseases
Humans
Peristalsis