@article{7492,
  keywords = {Brazil, Bronchopneumonia, Humans, Laryngeal Diseases, leprosy, Pneumonia, Aspiration, Respiratory Aspiration},
  author = {Bretan O and De Souza LB and Lastória J},
  title = {Laryngeal lesion in leprosy and the risk of aspiration.},
  abstract = {<p>Leprosy affects the larynx, damaging its mucosa and sensory nerves and loss of sensation may result in aspiration of food and secretions. The laryngeal lesion may be insidious. Post-mortem studies showed bronchopneumonia that could have originated from aspiration. In patients with laryngeal symptoms, dysphagia or aspiration pneumonia loss of laryngeal sensation should be looked for.</p>},
  year = {2007},
  journal = {Leprosy review},
  volume = {78},
  pages = {80-1},
  month = {2007 Mar},
  issn = {0305-7518},
  language = {eng},
}