Swallowing Function
Conditions
Keywords
dysphagia, swallowing
Brief summary
The evidence of swallowing changes in oral cancer patients is still limited. This study aimed to investigated the swallowing changes in these patients by using the videofluoroscopy (VFSS) and high resolution impedance manometry (HRIM).
Detailed description
Objective: to investigated the swallowing changes in oral cancer patients by using the videofluoroscopy (VFSS) and high resolution impedance manometry (HRIM). Methods: 1. patients are fulfilled tongue cancer diagnosis; 2.they will undergo VFSS and HRIM examinations before or after surgery if they experience discomfort while swallowing.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* patients elective received oral cancer surgery
Exclusion criteria
* 1\. patients had major underlying disease, ex: heart, brain, lung, liver disease * 2\. coagulopathy * 3.pregnancy * 4\. the patients could not have good compliance
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Bolus presence time | 15 minutes during the examination | Lower value indicates shorter bolus presence in the pharynx |
Countries
Taiwan