Three-dimensional modeling of the oropharynx during swallowing

Peter J. Kahrilas*, Shezhang Lin, Jim Chen, Jerilyn A. Logemann

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Abstract

The mechanical actions of swallowing in one volunteer were modeled in three dimensions. Biplane fluoroscopy and dynamic ultrafast computed tomography of adjacent levels of the pharynx were performed during swallows of liquid. Synchronized posteroanterior, lateral, and cross-sectional images were scanned and aligned in three dimensions with graphics-animation software. Modeling the oropharyngeal swallow helps analysis and visualization of the mechanics of swallowing, dysphagia, and compensatory therapeutic strategies.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)575-579
Number of pages5
JournalRadiology
Volume194
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - Feb 1995

Keywords

  • Pharynx

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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