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Videofluoroscopic and scintigraphic analysis of dysphagia in the head and neck cancer patient
Author(s) -
Humphreys Brian,
Mathog Robert,
Rosen Robert,
Miller Peter,
Muz Jaroslaw,
Nelson Richard
Publication year - 1987
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-198701000-00008
Subject(s) - swallowing , head and neck cancer , dysphagia , medicine , head and neck , scintigraphy , bolus (digestion) , radiology , surgery , radiation therapy
This paper presents two advances in the evaluation of swallowing function which better define the swallowing processes in the head and neck cancer patient. Videofluoroscopy, improved by computer‐assisted image analysis, provides more accurate information regarding oral and pharyngeal movement of structures. Radionuclide scintigraphy, a complementary technique, quantitatesbolus flow (transit times) and the degree of aspiration. Several cases demonstrate the advantages of the methods and their usefulness in evaluating the effects of cancer treatment. The improved techniques also provide opportunity for designing new strategies of medical and surgical rehabilitation.