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Adapting Human Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study Methods to Detect and Characterize Dysphagia in Murine Disease Models
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Instrumental Assessment of Pediatric Dysphagia.
Joan C Arvedson1, Maureen A Lefton-Greif2
1Department of Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, Feeding and Swallowing Services, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Division of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Department of Pediatrics, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Seminars in Speech and Language
|March 22, 2017
Summary
Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) manage pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders using instrumental evaluations. This review covers recent advancements and future directions in these crucial swallowing assessments.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Medicine
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Diagnostic Imaging
Background:
- Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) have long managed pediatric feeding/swallowing disorders.
- Rising incidence necessitates advanced diagnostic tools for infants and children.
- Instrumental swallowing evaluations are increasingly vital for accurate assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review updates in instrumental swallowing assessment procedures over the last decade.
- To examine the evolving utility of these assessments for pediatric patients.
- To identify future research directions for improved functional outcomes.
Main Methods:
- Focus on videofluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) and fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES).
- Briefly mentions ultrasound as a less common tool.
- Literature review of advancements in the past 10 years.
Main Results:
- Significant advancements in VFSS and FEES procedures and interpretation.
- Enhanced understanding of the diagnostic capabilities of each instrumental method.
- Identification of emerging trends and technological integration in swallowing assessments.
Conclusions:
- Instrumental swallowing evaluations are critical for SLPs managing pediatric feeding disorders.
- Continued research and technological innovation are needed to optimize assessment utility.
- Future directions aim to improve functional outcomes for children with swallowing difficulties.
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