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Does Nissen fundoplication improve deglutition in children?

open access: yesThe Turkish Journal of Pediatrics, 2017
A prospective study was performed to evaluate the effect of Nissen fundoplication (NF) on deglutition in children. Children who underwent NF between 2011-2015 were evaluated for demographic features, clinical findings, diagnostic methods for ...
Tutku Soyer   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Review of Interventions to Improve the Swallowing Function in the Elderly

open access: yes치위생과학회지, 2023
Background: Swallowing function deterioration is a common problem experienced by older adults worldwide. Many studies have been conducted to improve swallowing function in older adults; however, due to differences in intervention methods and study ...
Na-Yeon Tak   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

GIANT CYSTIC HYGROMA COLLI IN AN ADULT- A RARE CASE REPORT [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Cystic hygroma (lymphangioma) is often a benign congenital malformation of the lymphatic system that occurs as a result of sequestration or obstruction of lymphatic vessels. Theselesions are usually discovered in infant or children younger than two years
Karunakaran, Anupama   +1 more
core   +1 more source

Quantitative analysis of swallowing in parkinson´s disease before and after riboflavin [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
Purposeto verify the quantitative changes in the swallowing dynamics in patients with Parkinson´s disease submitted to treatment with riboflavin, red meat and poultry removed during one year period.
Chiari, Brasilia Maria   +4 more
core   +2 more sources

Gastric Distension Index: A Novel Radiographic Marker Associated With Postoperative Gastric Stasis After Gastrectomy

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
This study introduces the Hiki Index (HI), a novel radiographic metric based on upright abdominal X‐rays, to objectively assess postoperative gastric dilatation after gastrectomy. The HI demonstrated strong predictive value for gastrointestinal symptoms and the need for therapeutic intervention, offering a practical tool for early detection and ...
Hiroki Harada   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

A transatlantic comparative study of acute dysphagia services [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
This was the first study to compare acute dysphagia service provision directly between the UK and the US. It examined variations in acute dysphagia services between the UK and the US, determined clinicians’ perceptions of their own service and that of ...
Long, T, Newman, Roger
core   +1 more source

Impact of Circular Stapler Size on Short‐Term Outcomes and Long‐Term Quality of Life After McKeown Esophagectomy

open access: yesAnnals of Gastroenterological Surgery, EarlyView.
In this study, we investigated the impact of circular stapler size on both short‐term outcomes and long‐term QOL after McKeown esophagectomy. We revealed that short‐term outcomes, including anastomotic leakage and stenosis, did not differ between patients who underwent anastomosis with a 21 mm stapler and those with a 23 mm stapler.
Suguru Maruyama   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Prognostic role of pneumonia in supracricoid and supraglottic laryngectomies. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
The goal of this study was to identify host and tumour factors associated with postoperative pneumonia (PP) in a selected population of laryngeal cancer patients, treated by partial laryngectomy in 20 years at our Institution and to assess its potential ...
A. Deganello   +7 more
core   +1 more source

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