[Dynamic study of oro-pharyngeal deglutition].
Oropharyngeal swallowing is too fast and complex a motion for the human eye to seize its various phases and subsequently evaluate morphology and function of the anatomical structures involved. A chronological subdivision of the swallowing act is needed for a step-by-step analysis. Dynamic evaluation of oropharyngeal swallowing by means of fluoroscopic and US videorecording proved to be a reliable method. Echovideorecording allowed tongue movements to be depicted, together with bolus formation and propulsion. Fluorovideorecording (U-matic Sony unit, 25-30 images/sec) demonstrated pharyngeal and esophageal phases. A series of chronological and morphological reference points, which characterize oropharyngeal swallowing, were employed to analyze videorecorded images. Slow-motion mode, "freezed" images, and rewinding allowed an easy and accurate evaluation of swallowing details. Combined chronological and morphological pieces of information allow a comprehensive evaluation of the swallowing act.
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Servizio di Radiologia, Ospedale Nuovo Regina Margherita, Roma.
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Diotallevi
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Fanucci
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D003679:Deglutition / Q000502:physiology*; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology*; D005471:Fluoroscopy; D006801:Humans; D009055:Mouth / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology*; D010614:Pharynx / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000502:physiology*; D014463:Ultrasonography; D014741:Video Recording