VIDEOCINEMATOGRAPHY OF THE ACT OF SWALLOW ING - INDICATION, METHOD, AND FINDINGS

The purpose of this study was to give an introduction to the radiologi cal evaluation of deglutition. The symptoms leading to videofluoroscop ic investigation of swallowing are explained. The examination has to b e tailored to the patient's symptoms. Each film scene depicts a charac teristic patient position, a particular kind of contrast material and a certain amount. A systematic approach to analyze video films of degl utition and knowledge of the normal and abnormal swallowing functions are mandatory.