Background High‐resolution manometry, which measures esophageal luminal pressure changes after swallowing, could shed more light on food‐transport dynamics after pharyngeal/esophageal reconstruction.
Hiroki Umezawa +4 more
doaj +1 more source
Short and long term results of the laparoscopic Heller–Dor myotomy. The influence of age and previous conservative therapies [PDF]
Analisi dei risultati della terapia chirurgica dell'acalasia esofagea con tecnica di Heller-Dor laparoscopica in pazienti anziani con e senza dilatazione pneumatica ...
DOMENICO FICO AND DOMENICO PELAGGI +5 more
core
New insights into pharyngo-esophageal bolus transport revealed by pressure-impedance measurement [PDF]
Author version made available in accordance with the publisher's policy.Introduction: Pharyngeal propulsion, strength of peristalsis and esophago-gastric junction (EJG) resistance are determinants of esophageal bolus transport.
Cock, Charles +2 more
core +1 more source
Trends in Laryngology Fellowship Training: A Survey Study of Graduates and Directors
A survey study of laryngology fellowship Graduates and Directors reveals overall high level of confidence in preparedness to practice in the care of most laryngologic disorders. Respondents reported less exposure to swallowing disorders in fellowship with resulting lower confidence to practice independently in this area, despite seeing a good ...
Vanessa Torrecillas +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Clinical and manometric postoperative evaluation of posterior sagital anorectoplasty (PSARP) in patients with upper and intermediate anorectal malformations [PDF]
PSARP is currently the most widely-used surgical technique for surgical correction of high and intermediary anorectal malformations, but there is much controversy in the literature about the postoperative evaluation of these cases. We studied 27 cases of
Martins, Jose Luiz, Pinus, José
core +2 more sources
Prevalence of Esophageal Dysmotility and Reflux in Muscle Tension Dysphonia Patients
ABSTRACT Objectives Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) contributes to muscle tension dysphonia (MTD); however, symptoms overlap with esophageal dysmotility. Study aims were to determine the prevalence of esophageal disorders among MTD patients and correlate pathologies to patient‐reported outcome measures (PROMs).
Megan Brianne Saltsgaver +4 more
wiley +1 more source
Daily transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation at home in a patient with Down syndrome [PDF]
C
De Bruyne, Ruth +4 more
core +2 more sources
Characteristics of Swallowing Function in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Scoping Review
Abstract Background Most individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) develop dysphagia during the course of their disease. It is crucial to comprehensively understand swallowing characteristics specific to PD for effective treatment. Objectives To systematically analyze and synthesize swallowing characteristics in people with PD compared with healthy ...
Kerstin Erfmann +6 more
wiley +1 more source
ABSTRACT Objectives Self‐rating questionnaires provide a detailed overview of the symptomatic severity of post‐stroke dysphagia in the geriatric population; such assessment tools or the subjective evaluation of post‐stroke dysphagia are unavailable for Urdu‐speaking patients.
Syeda Amna Ejaz +4 more
wiley +1 more source
A Review of Making the Modern Diagnosis of Gastrointestinal Reflux Disease: the Lyon Consensus
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is diagnosed according to the medical history or in response to proton pump inhibitor therapy. However, the need for further testing is always appropriate.
Tae-oh Kim, Hye-Kyung Jung
doaj +1 more source

