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Anatomy and physiology of pediatric swallowing disorders.

C S Derkay, G L Schechter
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America 1998 June
The anatomy and physiology of the act of swallowing is complex. Because the swallowing mechanism matures with age, it is important to understand this maturation process from neonate to older child to appreciate the impact of this changing physiology on pediatric swallowing disorders. This article reviews the relevant anatomy, neurologic control mechanism, and physiology of swallowing in neonates and children.

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