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Swallow test

Purpose
The swallow test tests for cervical spine obstructions or tumors in the anterior cervical spine regions.

Procedure
The patient should sit while the examiner stands next to the patient. Then the patient is asked to swallow.

Mechanism
The patient will swallow.

Results
Increased pain or difficulty swallowing (dysphagia).

Reference
Konin, Jeff G., Denise L. Wiksten, Jerome A. Isear, and Holly Brader. Special Tests for Orthopedic Examination. 3rd ed. Thorofare, NJ: SLACK Incorporated. 2006. 19. Print.