CLINICAL ENCOUNTERS
DYSPHAGIA
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Question
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A 58-year-old diabetic suffered from a massive cerebrovascular accident 2 months ago, following which he developed swallowing incoordination. Choose the best investigation to investigate his problem.
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Barium swallow
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Esophago-gastro-duodenoscopy
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Chest x-ray
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Video fluoroscopy for swallowing
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -A videofluoroscopic swallow study is most often used to evaluate: Potential aspiration. Oropharyngeal dysphagia. Odynophagia or globus sensation.
Detailed explanation-2: -A Videofluoroscopic Swallow Study (VFSS), also known as a Modified Barium Swallow (MBS), is a procedure a speech pathologist completes in order to evaluate the anatomy and physiology of the oral cavity, pharynx, and screening of the esophagus.
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