Radiographic evaluation of complex dysphagic patients: comparison with videoendoscopic technique. Curr Gastroenterol Rep 2002 Jun;4(3):187-92
Date
05/16/2002Pubmed ID
12010617DOI
10.1007/s11894-002-0061-8Scopus ID
2-s2.0-0036617304 (requires institutional sign-in at Scopus site) 5 CitationsAbstract
Swallowing is a highly coordinated sequence of physiologic events. Many disease processes affect the patient's ability to have a functional swallow. The traditional videofluoroscopic swallowing study is an effective and established method for evaluating these patients and is the current examination of choice. Videoendoscopic evaluation is a safe and affordable procedure that can be used in an outpatient or office setting. It can also be a complementary technique, allowing direct visualization of pharyngeal structures and aspiration. We discuss the use of both techniques.
Author List
Spinelli KS, Easterling CS, Shaker RAuthor
Reza Shaker MD Assoc Provost, Sr Assoc Dean, Ctr Dir, Chief, Prof in the Medicine department at Medical College of WisconsinMESH terms used to index this publication - Major topics in bold
Deglutition DisordersFluoroscopy
Humans
Videotape Recording