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01-03-2011 | Review Article
Physiological Variability in the Deglutition Literature: Hyoid and Laryngeal Kinematics
Authors:
Sonja M. Molfenter, Catriona M. Steele
Published in:
Dysphagia
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Issue 1/2011
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Abstract
A literature review was conducted on hyoid and/or laryngeal displacement during swallowing in healthy populations according to several inclusion criteria. Anterior and superior displacement measures of both structures from previously published studies were compiled for meta-analysis. Results showed a large degree of variability across studies for each structure and plane of movement. Potential sources of variation were identified, including statistical, methodological, stimulus-related, and participant-related sources.