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We examined the oropharyngeal swallowing ability of 43 patients with spasmodic torticollis using a videofluoroscopic procedure.Twenty-two(51. 2%)demonstrated objective evidence of swallowing abnormalities;15(34.9%) had subjective complaints.Delayed swallowing reflex and vallecular residue were more frequent(p<0.0046)than any other abnormality.The constellations of abnormalities were consistent with neurogenic,postural,and mixed neurogenic-postural types of dysphagia. |
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