2014 Fiscal Year Final Research Report
Development of ultrasonic inspection method of the pharynx during swallowing
| Project/Area Number |
25862083
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| Research Category |
Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
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| Allocation Type | Multi-year Fund |
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| Research Field |
Social dentistry
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| Research Institution | Okayama University |
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Principal Investigator |
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| Project Period (FY) |
2013-04-01 – 2015-03-31
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| Keywords | 嚥下障害 / 摂食嚥下機能評価 / 超音波画像装置 / 摂食機能療法 |
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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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| Free Research Field |
摂食嚥下リハビリテーション
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