Published May 1986 | Version v1
Journal article

Elevation of the pharynx and the width of the pharyngo-esophageal segment during swallow

Creators

  • 1. Malmoe Allmaenna Sjukhus (Sweden). Dept. of Diagnostic Radiology

Description

The elevation of the pharynx and larynx at swallowing in 10 patients with a defective relaxation of the cricopharyngeal muscle, was compared with that in 10 normals. The pharynx and larynx moved higher among patients with a defective relxation of the cricopharyngeal muscle. Therefore, it can be concluded that a defective relaxation of the cricopharyngeal muscle at swallowing has no relationship to a defective pharyngo-laryngeal elevation. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Acta Radiol., Diagn.
Journal Volume
27
Journal Issue
3
Series
Acta Radiol., Diagn.
Journal Page Range
293-295
ISSN
0567-8056
CODEN
ACRDA

INIS

Country of Publication
Sweden
Country of Input or Organization
Sweden
INIS RN
18005670
Subject category
S62: RADIOLOGY AND NUCLEAR MEDICINE;
Descriptors DEI
BIOMEDICAL RADIOGRAPHY; DYNAMIC FUNCTION STUDIES; ESOPHAGUS; IMAGES; PHARYNX; PHYSIOLOGY; WIDTH; X-RAY RADIOGRAPHY
Descriptors DEC
BODY; DIAGNOSTIC TECHNIQUES; DIGESTIVE SYSTEM; DIMENSIONS; MEDICINE; ORGANS; RESPIRATORY SYSTEM