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Table 5.6 Radiological Evaluation during VMBS (Bach et al., 1989)

Oral Phase Lips Closure
Tongue Anterior and posterior motion with consonants; motion and coordination during transport, and manipulation of the bolus
Soft Palate Evaluation and retraction with consonants
Jaw Motion
Oral Pocketing
Pharyngeal Phase Swallow Delay, absence
Peristalsis or pharyngeal stripping Residue in valleculae, pyriform sinuses, nasopharyngeal regurgitation
Laryngeal Phase Elevation of larynx
Penetration into laryngeal vestibule
Aspiration
Cough Presence, delay, effectiveness/productiveness
Vocal cord function
Post Exam Chest X-Ray Chronic Stages
Presence of barium in valleculae, pyriform sinuses, tracheobronchial tree, lungs