The Relationships among Objective Measures of Tongue Strength and Risk of Aspiration

Objective: The objective measures of tongue strength can predict the risk of aspiration. Isometric tongue pressure and endurance have been reported to be lower in patients who have premature spillage, penetration and/or aspiration on endoscopic evaluation. We aimed to study the relationships between...

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Main Authors: Phawin Keskool, M.D., Lalida Warnpeurch, M.D., Sunun Ongard, M.D., Paveena Pitaksurachai, M.D., Nongyoaw Nujchanart, Jeerapa Kerdnoppakhun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mahidol University 2018-07-01
Series:Siriraj Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.smj.si.mahidol.ac.th/sirirajmedj/index.php/smj/article/view/2642/2594