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Swallowing difficulties in adolescents: A case report and suggestion of treatment model |
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| Authors: | Margareta Gonzalez Lindh Emma Selander Antti Juhani Kukka |
| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Neuroscience, Uppsala University, Uppsala Sweden ; 2. Centre for Research & Development, Gävle Sweden ; 3. Department of Pediatrics, Region Gävleborg Sweden ; 4. Uppsala Global Health Research on Implementation and Sustainability, Department of Women''s and Children''s Health, Uppsala University, Uppsala Sweden |
| Abstract: | Dysphagia or difficulty swallowing in childhood necessitates multi‐disciplinary evaluation and management. This case report highlights the teamwork required for diagnostic work‐up to distinguish functional dysphagia from organic and psychiatric conditions in an adolescent girl. Treatment model based on cognitive behavioral therapy is also presented. |
| Keywords: | adolescent avoidant restrictive food intake disorder cognitive behavioral therapy deglutition disorders dysphagia pediatrics |