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| Swallowing process | Total no. of patients (%) | Evaluation parameter | No. of patients (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oral phase abnormalities | 13 (46.4%) | LC | 6 (21.4) |
| BF | 9 (32.1) | ||
| OTT | 7 (25.0) | ||
| ROC | 7 (25.0) | ||
| Pharyngeal phase abnormalities | 28 (100%) | TPS | 17 (60.7) |
| LEEC | 21 (75.0) | ||
| RV | 21 (75.0) | ||
| RP | 17 (60.7) | ||
| UESR | 8 (28.6) | ||
| Thick/thin PTT | 18 (64.3)/15 (53.6) | ||
| Thick/thin PDT | 13 (46.4)/12 (42.8) | ||
| Penetration | 20 (71.4) | ||
| Aspiration | 14 (50.0) |
For definitions of abbreviations, see Table 1
