Cervical Auscultation for Swallowing Sound (review)

VernacularTitle:吞咽音的颈部听诊法
Author: Qingsu ZHANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: swallowing sound, cervical auscultation, dysphagia, review
From: Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice 2012;18(1):53-55
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Cervical auscultation (CA) of swallowing sound is a common assessment for the dysphagia. This paper reviewed generating of the sallowing sound, application of the CA, and the characteristics of the pathological swallowing sound. CA can evaluate the dysphagia without any invasive procedures and the outcome of the rehabilitation. CA would be an effective supplement to the cuttent swallow function assessments.