6 Current investigation of swallowing disorders

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Abstract

Oropharyngeal dysphagia is usually either a secondary manifestation of neuromuscular disease or a primary abnormality related to structural aberrations of the oropharynx. In either case, a focused history is essential in defining the malfunction and distinguishing oropharyngeal dysphagia from globus, xerostomia, or oesophageal dysphagia. The functional evaluation of the oropharyngeal swallow is best accomplished by a videofluoroscopic swallowing study which is used to assess efficacy of functional elements within the swallow: nasopharyngeal closure, UOS opening, airway protection, tongue loading, tongue pulsion and pharyngeal clearance. Both diagnosis and therapy of oropharyngeal dysphagia are based on this functional assessment.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)651-664
Number of pages14
JournalBailliere's Clinical Gastroenterology
Volume8
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 1994

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Gastroenterology

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