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Swallow test

Purpose

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The swallow test tests for cervical spine obstructions or tumors in the anterior cervical spine regions.


Procedure

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The patient should sit while the examiner stands next to the patient. Then the patient is asked to swallow.


Mechanism

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The patient will swallow.

Results

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Increased pain or difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).


Adverse Affects (or "Legal issues")

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History

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See also

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Notes

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Check to see the patient's head is in a neutral position because swallowing becomes more difficult when the neck is extended.


Reference

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Konin, Jeff G., Denise L. Wiksten, Jerome A. Isear, and Holly Brader. Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination. 3rd ed. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Incorporated. 2006. 19. Print.