Intubation, tracheostomy, and decannulation in patients with Guillain–Barré–syndrome—does dysphagia matter?

Although patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome frequently require orotracheal intubation and tracheostomy, the incidence and relevance of neurogenic dysphagia prior to intubation and risk factors for prolonged requirement for a tracheal cannula have not yet been identified.Retrospective analysis of the medical records of 88 patients was performed. Clinical characteristics were compared between intubated and nonintubated patients and between...