Analysis of risk factors for dysphagia in patients after laparoscopic radical gastrectomy

Table 1 Eating Assessment Tool-10 swallowing screening scale

Eating Assessment Tool-10 swallowing screening scale	Score
The difficulty in swallowing caused me to lose weight	0	1	2	3	4
The problem of swallowing prevented me from eating out as before	0	1	2	3	4
It takes a lot of energy to drink a drink	0	1	2	3	4
It takes a lot of effort to eat solid food	0	1	2	3	4
It takes a lot of effort to swallow pills	0	1	2	3	4
The process of swallowing causes pain	0	1	2	3	4
The problem of swallowing made it impossible for me to enjoy my meal	0	1	2	3	4
I will feel something stuck in my throat after eating	0	1	2	3	4
Cough while eating	0	1	2	3	4
The process of swallowing makes me nervous	0	1	2	3	4

0 indicates no problem and 4 indicates the most serious problem. A total score of ≥ 3 indicates a possible risk of dysphagia.