Predictive value of clinical indices in detecting aspiration in patients with neurological disorders
Mari F;Matei M;Ceravolo MG;Pisani A;Montesi A;Provinciali L;;
journal of neurology, neurosurgery, and psychiatry1997Vol. 63pp. -
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f1997journalpredictive
Abstract
The association of two clinical items (such as history of cough on swallowing and 3 oz test positivity) provides a useful screening tool, the cost:benefit ratio of which seems very competitive in comparison with videofluoroscopy in aspiration risk evaluation.