Changes detected in swallowing function in Friedreich ataxia over 12 months

Megan Keage, Martin B. Delatycki, Jessamy Dyer, Louise A. Corben, Adam P. Vogel, Neuromuscular Disorders, 2019, doi:10.1016/j.nmd.2019.08.013

A decline in function was observed at three anatomical sites considered important for safe and effective swallowing (tongue, pharyngeal, cricopharyngeal). However, these deficits did not translate into any meaningful functional decline in swallowing related health over 12 months for individuals with FRDA.

Changes detected in swallowing function in Friedreich ataxia over 12 months