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The value of brainstem auditory evoked potentials in the diagnostic assessment of dysphagia after craniocerebral injury

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study was to explore the value of brainstem auditory evoked potentials in the diagnostic assessment of dysphagia after craniocerebral injury. Methods: To investigate the role of brainstem auditory evoked potentials (BAEPs) in dysphagia diagnosis, we prospectively analyzed BAEP findings and gold-standard diagnoses in 106 patients with head injury. Inclusion criteria: ① Age 18-70 years old; ② Diagnosed by Chinese Expert Consensus on Evaluation and Treatment of Dysphagia. Exclusion criteria: ① Patients with a Glasgow coma scale score ≤8 and patients who cannot be managed with intervention; ② Previous comorbidities that may affect swallowing function. Results: < 0.01). 60 patients were BAEP-positive and moderate-to-severe dysphagia patients, and considered neurogenic dysphagia, 46 patients were BAEP-negative, and considered non-neurophagia. The AUC of BAEP diagnosis of moderate to severe dysphagia was 0.705. Conclusion: BAEP can be used as an accurate diagnostic method for nerve injury, it is helpful to identify whether it is a neurological dysphagia.

Source: Frontiers in Neurology

DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2026.1838871

Authors: Hai Fei, Xing-Ming Zhong, Yong Cai, Li-Ying Dong

Institution: Huzhou Normal University

Language: English

Topic: Dysphagia Assessment and Management

Subfield: Speech and Hearing

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801