Evaluation of volitional and reflexive swallowing in elderly patients with a history of pneumonia.

Abstract

The endoscopic supine swallow-evoking test ("ESSET") may detect previously omitted risk factors for aspiration in patients who can volitionally swallow.

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Publication date

2012-04-25

Journal

The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol (0003-4894)

Journal topics

Language

Eng.

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The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology

Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan.

Release reference

Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2012 Mar;121(3):174-8

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