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Swallowing difficulties in adolescents: A case report and suggestion of treatment model
Author(s) -
Lindh Margareta Gonzalez,
Selander Emma,
Kukka Antti Juhani
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.6097
Subject(s) - medicine , swallowing , intensive care medicine , general surgery , pediatrics , surgery
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.

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