ArticleGastroenterology research and practice2019
Endoscopic Dilation of Refractory Postlaryngectomy Strictures: A Case Series and Literature Review.
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- The perceptions and experiences of caregivers of patients with dysphagia: A qualitative meta-synthesis.Nursing open · 2024Review
- Cervical Osteomyelitis and Diskitis as a Complication of Neopharyngeal Breakdown: A Multisite Case Series Review.AJNR. American journal of neuroradiology · 2023Article
- Neopharyngeal Stricture following Laryngectomy.Seminars in plastic surgery · 2023Review
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Abstract
backgroundEndoscopic dilation of postlaryngectomy strictures (PLS) is safe and effective; however, PLS are often refractory and require serial dilations. Long-term outcomes of dilation in patients with refractory PLS are not well reported. MATERIALS AND
methodsSeven patients with dysphagia and refractory PLS underwent serial endoscopic dilation therapy during a 4.5-year period. Dilation characteristics, technical success, clinical success, and diet advancement (as assessed by Diet/GT scale) were measured
conclusionsDilation of refractory PLS is safe and effective and frequently requires the use of a retrograde approach, fluoroscopic guidance, and/or lumen patency strings. Serial dilations are required to maintain luminal patency, relieve dysphagia, and advance oral diet. The definition of clinical success of dilation in these patients should avoid the use of a specific time interval between dilations to characterize success.
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