Variables considered by videofluoroscopy
| Swallowing phase | Radiological issues |
|---|---|
| Oral containment | Anterior leakage |
| Posterior leakage | |
| Horizontal progression | Deficit of horizontal transport |
| Prolonged transit time | |
| Deficit of oral clearance | |
| Pharyngeal containment | Deficit of closure of nasal cavity |
| Delay of swallowing reflex | |
| Deficit of laryngeal closure | |
| Deficit of epiglottis movements | |
| Vertical progression | Vallecular stasis |
| Deficit of pharyngeal peristalsis | |
| Deficit of lingual piston | |
| Deficit of UES opening | |
| Penetration | |
| Aspiration severity | |
| Mild <10% | |
| Moderate <30% | |
| Severe ⩾30% | |