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This study explores the association between inducible laryngeal obstruction (ILO) and symptoms in patients with hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (hEDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD), highlighting chronic cough, dysphagia, and
This study evaluates the long-term improvement in swallowing function among children following surgical repair of Type I laryngeal cleft, demonstrating continued recovery across swallowing phases over several years.
The POuCH study clarifies outcomes of surgery for cricopharyngeal muscle dysfunction (CPMD) with Zenker diverticulum, distinguishing persistent from recurrent dysphagia via patient-reported EAT-10 scores, aiding clinical management of posto
This study validates the MD Anderson Dysphagia Inventory (MDADI) as a reliable screening tool for VFSS-graded swallowing impairment in head and neck cancer patients and proposes a concise four-item version to optimize clinical utility.
A multicenter study finds that unintentional weight loss is common in Zenker diverticulum but does not predict worse surgical outcomes. Surgery appears safe and beneficial even in patients with weight loss.
A small retrospective series suggests that cricopharyngeus-targeted procedures can improve upper esophageal sphincter opening and oral intake after neurological injury, but aspiration risk often persists and ongoing swallowing therapy remai
Recent research highlights a standardized multidisciplinary protocol for managing unilateral vocal fold immobility in infants after cardiothoracic surgery, showing that injection laryngoplasty significantly improves oral feeding advancement
A randomized controlled trial demonstrates that a 3-month standardized neck and orofacial rehabilitation program significantly improves swallowing-related quality of life and functional recovery in post-thyroidectomy patients, effectively a
