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ArticleIrish journal of medical science2021

Infants without apparent risk factors with aspiration as a cause of respiratory symptoms - a retrospective study.

James Trayer, Carol Gilmore, Sara Dallapè, Des W Cox

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Article in Irish journal of medical science, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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James TrayerRespiratory Department, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland. trayerj@tcd.ie.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-9998-9976
Carol GilmoreDepartment of Speech and Language Therapy, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland.
Sara DallapèDepartment of Speech and Language Therapy, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland.
Des W CoxRespiratory Department, Our Lady's Children's Hospital, Crumlin, Dublin, Ireland.

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Abstract

backgroundDysphagia is common in children born prematurely or those with neuromuscular conditions or airway malformations. Few studies have reported on children with isolated dysphagia and there is significant variation in the literature regarding clinical outcomes.

aimsThe aim of this study was to characterise the clinical presentation of children with isolated dysphagia as well as the diagnostic evaluation, treatment strategies and clinical outcomes.

methodsA retrospective chart review was conducted of children with isolated dysphagia presenting to a tertiary paediatric centre over a 10-year period.

resultsWe describe these patients' presentation, clinical feeding assessment findings, radiological findings, treatment strategies and outcomes. Seventeen children were identified. Recurrent respiratory tract infections were the most common presentation (82%). Oral feeds were continued in 9 (53%) with the remaining being NG fed. Gastrostomy tubes were required for long-term nutrition in 6/8 (75%) of these cases. At follow-up, 11/17 (65%) had resolution of symptoms and are on full oral feeds. The mean age at resolution is 3.45 years. Of those who required gastrostomy 50% have had them removed.

conclusionIsolated dysphagia should be considered in children presenting with recurrent, otherwise unexplained respiratory symptoms. Resolution can take a number of years.

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Deglutition DisordersFemaleHumansInfantMaleRetrospective StudiesRisk FactorsAspirationDeglutitionDeglutition disordersDysphagiaVideofluoroscopy

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