ReviewCurrent opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery2020
Radiation exposure in modified barium swallow studies.
Review in Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 7 papers.
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7 citing papers in PubMed.
- Acoustic and Perceptual Parameters of Swallow Sounds Associated with and Without Aspiration in Preterm Neonates: A Pilot Study.Dysphagia · 2026Article
- Fluoroscopy Time of Radiologist-Monitored Modified Barium Swallow Exams in Oncology: A 3-year Single Institution Retrospective Study.Dysphagia · 2025Article
- Muscle function and electromyography: (almost) 70 years since Doty and Bosma (1956).Journal of neurophysiology · 2025Article
- The Impact of Videofluoroscopic Pulse Rate on Duration and Kinematic Measures in Infants and Adults with Feeding and Swallowing Disorders.Dysphagia · 2025Article
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- Stakeholder Perspectives on Radiation Use and Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Adult Modified Barium Swallow Studies.Dysphagia · 2023Review
- Therapeutic effects of low-temperature plasma radiofrequency ablation and partial laryngectomy for glottis cancer: A comparative study.Pakistan journal of medical sciencesArticle
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Abstract
purpose of reviewThe modified barium swallow study (MBSS) is an X-ray examination of swallowing used to detect the presence and type impairment, aspiration risk, and to develop intervention plans. In this review, we will cover the use of ionizing radiation in MBSSs and review recent literature concerning radiation exposure and cancer risks to patients undergoing MBSSs. Lastly, we will discuss the clinical implications of these findings. RECENT
findingsRecent literature confirms that the MBSS is a low-dose examination and that reducing pulse rate negatively impacts diagnostic accuracy. Importantly, cancer risks to adults undergoing MBSSs were also reported to be low. SUMMARY: An adult undergoing MBSS using a standardized, valid protocol, like the Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP), has low-radiation exposure and very low associated cancer risks. MBSSs should be used whenever relevant to adult patient care without undue concern regarding radiation exposure. Children also have low radiation exposure from MBSSs; however, cancer risks from that exposure remain unknown. Best practices in radiation safety must always be followed. Reducing pulse rates in the adult or pediatric population to reduce radiation exposure is not a valid strategy because of the resulting reduction in diagnostic accuracy.
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