Swallowing Disorders: Introduction

Figure 10. A, Zenker’s diverticulum; B, esophageal diverticulum. Motor Disorders Paresis Pharyngeal weakness is commonly associated with neurological conditions, such as a cerebral vascular accident, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), head and neck trauma, or brain surgery. Severe esophageal weakness is relatively rare. ................
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