One-year follow-up of videofluoroscopic swallowing study
Parameters of VDS | Initial VFSS |
Follow-up VFSS |
---|---|---|
Lip closure | 2 | 2 |
Bolus formation | 3 | 3 |
Mastication |
4 | 0 |
Apraxia |
3 | 0 |
Tongue-to-palate contact | 5 | 5 |
Premature bolus loss |
4.5 | 3 |
Oral transit time |
3 | 0 |
Triggering of pharyngeal swallow |
4.5 | 0 |
Vallecular residue | 4 | 4 |
Laryngeal elevation |
9 | 0 |
Pyriform sinus residue | 0 | 0 |
Coating on the pharyngeal wall | 0 | 0 |
Pharyngeal transit time | 0 | 0 |
Aspiration | 6 | 6 |
Total VDS score | 48 | 23 |
*Improved parameter in the follow-up VFSS
VFSS: videofluoroscopic swallowing study, VDS: videofluoro-scopic dysphagia scale