Research Article

Development of Swallowing Function in Infants with Oral Feeding Difficulties

Table 1

Swallowing dysfunction according to gestational age.

MBS studyTotal ()Term ()Late preterm ()Early preterm ()

Swallowing dysfunction274419

ManagementContinue oral feeding with standard formula  3 (with laryngeal penetration)
Change to cornstarch-thickened formula2311
Tube feeding2 (CP)1 (with mild developmental delay)5 (one with CP)

MBS: modified barium swallow; CP: cerebral palsy.