Screening of dysphagia in geriatrics

BMC Geriatrics

Table 6 Results of FEES in the suspected group

		No (total NO:20)	%
Presence of penetration		9	4.5%
Presence of aspiration		3	1.5%
Presence of Residue		14	7.0%
Incomplete glottis closure		4	2.0%
VPV incompetence		4	2.0%
Presence of premature spillage		8	4.0%
Delayed triggering		9	4.5%
Poor pharyngeal mobility		8	4.0%
Associated		4	2.0%
Total score	Mean	4
	Range	1–7
	Median	4

Table 6 shows that the highest percentage (7%) was for the presence of residue, while the least percentage (1.5%) was for the presence of aspiration. 2% of subjects had incomplete glottic closure and VPV incompetence, 4% of subjects had premature spillage and poor pharyngeal mobility while 4.5% of subjects had penetration and delayed triggering

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