2.5.3. Evaluation of VE.
epiglottis
VALLECULA
The findings of the VE will be evaluated by the Hyodo score.The Hyodo score is defined as follows:The salivary pooling degree at the vallecula and piriform sinuses.No poolingPooling at the only vallecular.Pooling in the vallecula and piriform sinuses, but no penetration into the larynx.Pooling in the vallecula and piriform sinuses and penetration into the larynx.The glottal closure reflex induced by touching the epiglottis or arytenoid.Marked reflex by 1 touch.Slow and/or weak reflex by 1 touch.Reflex by 2 or 3 touches.No reflex despite several touches.The location of the bolus at the swallowing reflex initiation as assessed by “white-out” timing.Pharyngeal.Vallecula.Piriform sinuses.No swallowing reflex.The extent of pharyngeal clearance after blue-dyed water is swallowed.No residue.Pharyngeal residues remain but are absent after 2 or 3 swallows.Pharyngeal residues remain but there is no penetration into the larynx.Pharyngeal residues remain and there is penetration into the larynx.