Neonatal Feeding and Swallowing Disorders (Neonatal Dysphagia)

One important concern that prolongs hospitalization in neonates is feeding and swallowing disorders - dysphagia. The incidence of feeding disorders and dysphagia is significant in preterm infants (26%) and is double that of the general population (13%). Dysphagia is widely prevalent (up to 90%) in patients with neurological disorders. It is assumed that the incidence of feeding and swallowing disorders is increasing because of the improved survival rates of children with complex and medically fragile conditions and the improved longevity of persons with dysphagia that develops during childhood.

Author(s): Sara BaChar

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