Validation of the Normalized Laryngeal Constriction Ratio in Normal and Disordered Swallowing.
Validation of the Normalized Laryngeal Constriction Ratio in Normal and Disordered Swallowing.
复制标题
正常和吞咽障碍时标准化喉部收缩比率的验证。
DOI:
10.1002/lary.28161
复制
发表时间:
2020
期刊:
影响因子:
--
通讯作者:
Humbert,Ianessa
中科院分区:
文献类型:
--
作者:
Miller,Melissa;Vose,Alicia;Rivet,Alycia;Smith-Sherry,May;Humbert,Ianessa
PurposeThe timing of laryngeal vestibule closure (LVC) is important for airway protection during swallowing. However, it is unknown whether the extent of LVC contributes to airway protection. The goal of this study is to validate the extent of LVC via a measure called laryngeal constriction ratio (LCR).MethodsA retrospective analysis of videofluoroscopic swallows was conducted on 38 stroke participants and 40 healthy controls. The LCR was calculated by deriving a size‐normalized area of airspace from a 1) maximum closed laryngeal vestibule and a 2) maximum open laryngeal airspace (at rest). Airway invasion severity was derived via the Penetration–Aspiration Scale score.ResultsSix hundred forty‐nine videofluoroscopic swallows were analyzed. A mixed model analysis revealed a statistically significant mean difference between the normalized laryngeal constriction ratios of healthy individuals (mean (m) = 0.003) versus older dysphagic patients (m = .026) (P= 0.001), quantifying less closure in older patients with dysphagia. Additionally, swallows with airway compromise had a statistically worse LCR when compared to swallows without airway compromise (P= 0.001).ConclusionThe normalized LCR might be a valid fluoroscopic surrogate measure for LVC and, furthermore, airway compromise during swallowing. By investigating spatial measurements in the laryngeal vestibule during safe and unsafe swallows, the LCR provides a direction for further research to allow for critical examination of the physiology relating to closure degree in order to precisely detect and treat abnormalities during swallowing.Level of Evidence4Laryngoscope, 130:E190–E198, 2020