Longitudinal Kinematic Evaluation of Pharyngeal Swallowing Impairment in Thyroidectomy Patients.

The aim of this study was to assess pharyngeal swallowing impairments in thyroidectomy patients and to delineate the contributory kinematic components. Forty consecutive patients (mean age = 47.33 years) and fourteen age- and sex-matched heathy adult volunteers (mean age = 42.

Swallowing outcomes in patients with subcortical stroke associated with lesions of the caudate nucleus and insula.

Unlabelled: Objective The present study was performed to investigate the relationships between swallowing outcomes and lesion location, bolus characteristics, and age in patients with subcortical stroke.

Patients: Patients with subcortical and insular stroke (mean age, 57.38 ± 12.

The effects of dynamic laryngeal movements on pitch control.

Background And Objectives: Extralaryngeal structures have been known to not only play an important role in swallowing, but also have a significant influence on the voice during phonation. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of dynamic laryngeal movements on pitch control.

Subjects And Methods: Videofluoroscopic examinations were analyzed.