[Videocinematography of swallowing. Indications, methodology and findings].
The purpose of this study was to given an introduction to the radiological evaluation of deglutition. The symptoms leading to videofluoroscopic investigation of swallowing are explained. The examination has to be tailored to the patient's symptoms. Each film scene depicts a characteristic patient position, a particular kind of contrast material and a certain amount. A systematic approach to analyze video films of deglutition and knowledge of the normal and abnormal swallowing functions are mandatory.
Pokieser
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Abteilung Röntgen für Chirurgische Fächer, Universitätsklinik für Radiodiagnostik, Wien.
Schober
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Schima
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D002933:Cineradiography / Q000295:instrumentation*; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004867:Equipment Design; D004947:Esophagus / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000503:physiopathology; D005471:Fluoroscopy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D014741:Video Recording / Q000295:instrumentation*