Tensor veli palatini electromyography with surface electrode applied transnasally.
A new technique is proposed for paratubal electromyography, using a surface, non-invasive, electrode applied transnasally under nasopharyngoscope guidance. This electrode records activity of the tensor veli palatini muscle during swallowing. This technique is of interest for two reasons: endoscopic guidance offers the possibility to check correct positioning of the electrode recording at tensor veli palatini muscle level. Introduction of the non-invasive surface electrode is simple and not painful.
Picciotti
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PM
Institute of Otorhinolaryngology, Catholic University of Sacred Heart, Rome, Italy. pmpicciotti@rm.unicatt.it
Della Marca
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Restuccia
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Rigante
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Di Nardo
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Scarano
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D004566:Electrodes; D004576:Electromyography / Q000295:instrumentation; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009305:Nasopharynx; D010160:Palate, Soft / Q000294:innervation*; D010609:Pharyngeal Muscles / Q000502:physiology*