Esophageal Clearance Patterns in Normal Older Adults as Documented with Videofluoroscopic Esophagram
Normal esophageal bolus transport in asymptomatic healthy older adults has not been well defined, potentially leading to ambiguity in differentiating esophageal swallowing patterns of dysphagic and healthy individuals. This pilot study of 24 young (45–64 years) and old (65+years) men and women was...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2009-01-01
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| Series: | Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2009/965062 |