[Effects of scalp acupuncture combined with five points in the anterior cervical region on patients with post-stroke dysphagia based on videofluoroscopic swallow study].

Acupuncture at head points, combined with the five points in the anterior cervical region significantly shortens SRL, increases the distances of hyoid bone forward and upward movements and effectively improves swallowing function and quality of life in the patients. SRL and the distances of hyoid bone forward and upward movements can be taken as the objective indicators to assess dysphagia in clinic. Scalp acupuncture combined with the five points in the anterior cervical region is effective and safe on PSD.