Radiotherapy (RT) is used to treat approximately 80% of patients with cancer of the head
and neck. Despite enormous advances in RT planning and delivery, a significant number of …

High-resolution manometry has traditionally been utilized in gastroenterology diagnostic
clinical and research applications. Recently, it is also finding new and important applications …

Swallowing is an ensemble of voluntary and autonomic processes key to maintaining our
body's homeostatic balance. Abnormal swallowing (dysphagia) can cause dehydration …

High-resolution esophageal manometry: interpretation in clin... : Current Opinion in
Gastroenterology High-resolution esophageal manometry: interpretation in clinical practice …

Background Oro‐pharyngeal pathophysiology, including upper esophageal sphincter (UES)
and pharyngeal disorders, can be assessed by pharyngeal high‐resolution manometry …

Background We aimed to define normative values for novel pressure topography metrics for
high‐resolution pharyngeal‐esophageal manofluorography. The effects of age, gender, and …

Background Hyperkinetic dysarthria is characterized by abnormal involuntary movements
affecting respiratory, phonatory, and articulatory structures impacting speech and deglutition …

Purpose Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) is a widely used
instrumental procedure used to assess swallowing function in persons of all ages, from …

Clinicians evaluate swallow kinematic events by analyzing videofluoroscopy (VF) images for
dysphagia management. The duration of upper esophageal sphincter opening (DUESO) is …

The effects of compensatory strategies to improve swallow safety and/or efficiency have
been examined and described since the late 1970s. These strategies have included the use …