Table 4.
Comparison of the swallow parameters between the globus group and the control group in females (Mean±SD).
| Globus group (n = 14) | Control group (n = 40) | t | p | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age (y) | 49.36 ± 12.67 | 42.75 ± 13.36 | 1.61 | 0.11 |
| HmaxD (cm) | 1.88 ± 0.55 | 1.78 ± 0.48 | 0.63 | 0.53 |
| PTT (s) | 0.86 ± 0.09 | 0.83 ± 0.14 | 0.76 | 0.45 |
| PCR (%) | 93.8 ± 2.8 | 95.3 ± 2.9 | 1.67 | 0.10 |
| EEmax (cm) | 0.89 ± 0.22 | 0.91 ± 0.15 | 0.35 | 0.73 |
EEmax: maximum opening of the esophageal entrance; HmaxD: maximum displacement of the hyoid bone; PCR: pharyngeal constriction ratio; PTT: pharyngeal transit time.