Table 2.
Comparison of the swallow parameters between the globus group and the control group (Mean±SD).
| Swallow indicator | Globus group (n = 33) | Control group (n = 80) | t | p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HmaxD (cm) | 1.93 ± 0.42 | 1.91 ± 0.48 | 0.27 | 0.79 |
| PTT (s) | 0.86 ± 0.10 | 0.82 ± 0.15 | 1.58 | 0.12 |
| PCR (%) | 93.7 ± 2.8 | 94.9 ± 3.4 | 1.76 | 0.08 |
| EEmax (cm) | 0.89 ± 0.21 | 0.91 ± 0.15 | 0.88 | 0.38 |
EEmax: maximum opening of the esophageal entrance; HmaxD: maximum displacement of the hyoid bone; PCR: pharyngeal constriction ratio; PTT: pharyngeal transit time.