Which Diagnostic Study Is Best to Evaluate a Swallowing Disorder

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which diagnostic study is best to evaluate a swallowing disorder?

• A) Computerized tomography (CT) of the head and neck
• B) Electroglottography
• C) Electron microscopy
• D) Videofluoroscopy (VFES)

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