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Videofluoroscopic and ultrasound measures: mean (standard deviation)
| Measure | Bolus | VFSS (percentage change) | Ultrasound (percentage change) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyoid excursion | Dry | 24.31 (7.23) | 26.24 (5.68) |
| Liquid | 25.73 (5.82) | 29.63 (7.22) | |
| Puree | 26.94 (5.94) | 27.61 (8.79) | |
| Thyrohyoid approximation | Dry | 32.08 (11.51) | 43.57 (5.68) |
| Liquid | 34.35 (11.63) | 37.48 (7.22) | |
| Puree | 32.49 (12.25) | 41.08 (14.81) |
VFSS videofluoroscopic swallowing study.
