Swallow Articles
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Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Swallow Functions
February 14th, 2019In this article, THANC provides data regarding temporal measurements of swallow functions obtained by dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) as well as comparing these values to normative videofluoroscopy data.
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Do Comprehensive Head & Neck Radiotherapy Dose-Volume Constraints Apply to Smaller Volumes?
December 27th, 2018Multiple studies report on radiation therapy (RT) dose values that cause permanent radiation-induced dysphagia (RID) and cerebrovascular disease (RICV). The purpose of this study was to test the hypothesis that…
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Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Effortful Swallow
December 25th, 2018Although the physiologic effects of the effortful swallow technique have been studied using videofluoroscopy and manometry, the physiology of the effortful swallow has not been studied using dMRI imaging, which…
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Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Healthy Swallow Physiology
December 13th, 2018Swallowing disorders are common in head and neck cancer patients and have a significant health impact. Unfortunately, despite the significance of the disorder, major gaps in our knowledge regarding the…
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Tesla Turbo-Flash Magnetic Resonance Imaging of Swallow Physiology
November 22nd, 2018Swallowing disorders are common in head and neck cancer patients and have a significant health impact. Unfortunately, despite the significant effects of the disorder, major gaps in our knowledge regarding…
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Upright Versus Supine Positions With Videofluoroscopic in Healthy Subjects
October 11th, 2018Most of our current knowledge base on abnormal swallow mechanics is derived from videofluoroscopic (VFS) and flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES), however, no study has directly compared swallowing in…
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