Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 172-175 , 8 July 2006

Serial Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing in Patients With Acute Stroke and Dysphagia: Case Report and General Considerations

Received 7 March 2006 ,Revised 18 May 2006 ,Accepted 18 May 2006.

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PII: S1052-3057(06)00084-X

doi: 10.1016/j.jstrokecerebrovasdis.2006.05.001

Journal of Stroke & Cerebrovascular Diseases
Volume 15, Issue 4 , Pages 172-175 , 8 July 2006

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