Contributions of the electromyography of needle for the study of swallowing in humans

ABSTRACT

Intramuscular EMG is performed by the doctor, from the fixing needle electrodes or thin wire for the study of isolated muscles or deep muscles. This study aims to identify and describe the contributions of intramuscular electromyography, for the evaluation of swallowing in humans. The search, carried out between April and March 2015, in the databases PubMed, BIREME, AND BANK OF THESES OF CAPES, resulted in 21 references, of which only seven met our inclusion criteria. Selected articles make important contributions to the understanding of the electrophysiological behavior and electrophysiological during swallowing and it is believed that the lack of studies using this tool in humans should be the annoyance and risks caused by the introduction of the needle into the belly muscle and maybe the introduction of a thin wire (fine wire or wire cooper) is more interesting for the aid diagnosis of neuromuscular disorders and nerve that compromise swallowing, the ability to dramatically reduce the annoyance caused by the needle.

Keywords:
Electromyography; Deglutition; Muscles