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(2) Swallowing contrast

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2023-05-31 06:18

(2) Swallowing contrast

Introduction: Under X-ray perspective, a special contrast for the swallowing movement of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, and esophagus.This method can conduct a detailed evaluation and analysis of the entire swallowing process. By observing the lateral position and orthographic imaging, the different stages of swallowing (including oral preparation, oral stage, pharyngeal stage, and esophageal stage) can be evaluated, and the anatomical structure of the tongue, soft palate, throat, and oesophagus can also be observed. The transportation process of the oesophagus.During the examination, the therapist can guide the patient to eat in different poses to observe which posture is more suitable for the patient; by eating foods of various consistency and traits, observe which consistency and traits of food the patient eats is safer; when the patient has swallowing disorders, then give auxiliary means at any time or guide the patient to use appropriate compensatory means to help him complete swallowing.

This kind of examination can show the dynamic details of rapid pharyngeal activity, which is of great value for studying the mechanism and cause of swallowing disorders.It is considered to be the “ideal method” for the examination of swallowing disorders and the “gold standard” for diagnosis.

Indications: Same as above.