| Budget Amount *help |
¥4,160,000 (Direct Cost: ¥3,200,000、Indirect Cost: ¥960,000)
Fiscal Year 2014: ¥650,000 (Direct Cost: ¥500,000、Indirect Cost: ¥150,000)
Fiscal Year 2013: ¥3,510,000 (Direct Cost: ¥2,700,000、Indirect Cost: ¥810,000)
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| Outline of Final Research Achievements |
As a method for the evaluation of swallowing , we examined the pharynx visualization method using an ultrasound imaging device. Pharynx is difficult to identify on the ultrasound image. as anatomical structures there are a number of organs such as the larynx, trachea, throat, and carotid artery, and for also operating during swallowing is complex. Therefore, in combination with Videoendoscopy, swallowing function on unclear ultrasound image was clear.
By using an ultrasound contrast agent using a micro bubble, the agent was possible assessment of the state of remaining the state of flowing into the throat during swallowing. This study is not only possible to reduce the inspection burden of dysphagia, it was considered possible to prevent aspiration and choking accidents in advance.
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