Bulbar polio

A form of paralytic poliomyelitis affecting neurons of the medulla oblongata of the brain stem. Clinical features include impaired respiration, hypertension, alterations of vasomotor control, and dysphagia. Weakness and atrophy of the limbs and trunk due to spinal cord involvement is usually associated. (From Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p765)

Also known as: bulbar polio, bulbar poliomyelitis, medullary involvement poliomyelitis, polio, bulbar, poliomyelitis, medullary involvement

15 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 0 tagged with Bulbar polio itself.