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Effects of Body Positioning on Swallowing and Esophageal Transit in Healthy Dogs

Cecily M. Bonadio, Rachel E. Pollard, Paul A. Dayton, Caroline D. Leonard, Stanley L. Marks

Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine · 2009 · 22 citations · 12 references

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Abstract

Lateral body positioning significantly increases cervical esophageal transit time and affects the type of peristaltic wave generated by a swallow.

References

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UES Opening and Cricopharyngeal Bar in Nondysphagic Elderly and Nonelderly Adults

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