Five-step dynamic ultrasonographic assessment of swallowing for dysphagia
Medical Ultrasonography, cilt.27, sa.1, ss.93-97, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 27 Sayı: 1
- Basım Tarihi: 2025
- Doi Numarası: 10.11152/mu-4469
- Dergi Adı: Medical Ultrasonography
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.93-97
- Anahtar Kelimeler: dysphagia, ultrasound, swallow, assessment
- Sağlık Bilimleri Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
This paper presents a five-step dynamic ultrasonography (US) technique aimed at diagnosing oropharyngeal dysphagia, which encompasses the analysis of tongue-palate contact, hyoid movement, upper esophageal sphincter opening, vocal fold closure and post-swallow residue. This protocol is implemented in a sequential manner, intending to methodically evaluate the essential phases of swallowing function. By mirroring the natural process of swallowing, this sequential method may provide a full understanding of possible dysfunctions at each stage. Considering the advantages of US in dysphagia diagnosis, we believe that this method will provide clinicians with a perspective for bedside dysphagia evaluation.