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8595106 Journal of Stroke and Cerebrovascular Diseases 2018 7 Pages PDF
Abstract
The association persisted until the 5-year poststroke time point. Our results suggest that prolonged nasogastric tube use has negative effects. Intensive evaluation of dysphagia and removal of the nasogastric tube in the early stages of stroke might reduce pneumonia incidence and mortality.
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One-Year Risk of Pneumonia and Mortality in Patients with Poststroke Dysphagia: A Nationwide Population-Based Study
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