Abstract:swallowing phases, penetration and/or laryngeal aspiration grade and dysphagia severity grade. The quality of life questionnaire related to swallowing was used to evaluate the quality of life (SWAL-QOL, McHorney, 2002). RESULTS: In relation to the preparatory and oral phases, 8 patients presented changes in bolus formation and ejection and 5 patients showed oral stasis. On the other hand, reduction laryngeal elevation and hypopharynx stasis were observed in 7 patients in the pharyngeal phase. All patients had … Show more
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