ReviewEuropean archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery2024
Cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction: a poorly defined disorder from diagnosis to treatment.
Review in European archives of oto-rhino-laryngology : official journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 4 papers.
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- Management of Absent Upper Esophageal Sphincter Opening After Neurological Injury.The Laryngoscope · 2026Article
- Cricopharyngeal POEM: A minimally invasive option for cricopharyngeal achalasia and bar.Indian journal of gastroenterology : official journal of the Indian Society of Gastroenterology · 2026Article
- The Spontaneous Improvement of Cricopharyngeal Achalasia in a Child with Motor Delay: A Case Report.Reports (MDPI) · 2025Article
- Influence of intraoperative electromyographic changes and surgical extent on post-thyroidectomy esophageal motility: a prospective cohort study.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2025Article
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Abstract
purposeCricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction (CPMD) is a common clinical occurrence with very few clear diagnostic criteria and multiple pathways for treatment. Incidence of CPMD is not known, but some data suggest around 25% of people with dysphagia experience some degree of CPMD, which negatively impacts swallowing safety and efficiency. Workup and treatment of CPMD can require multidisciplinary collaboration across laryngologists, speech-language pathologists with training in dysphagia management, and gastroenterologists. The purpose of this paper is to review what is known about CPMD and identify areas of future research in CPMD diagnosis and treatment.
methodsAn overview of CPMD, relative treatments and disorders, and a discussion of future areas of research needed to improve clinical care of CPMD.
resultsDetails regarding historical background, pathophysiology and treatment practiced for CPMD are included.
conclusionIn summary, CPMD is a poorly defined disease due to a lack of understanding of its pathophysiology and the lack of consensus diagnostic criteria. Well-designed, prospective clinical trials are necessary to develop a better understanding of clinical incidence of CPMD, impact of the disorder on oropharyngeal swallowing, and how to approach treatment of the disorder surgically or in conjunction with therapy directed by a specialized speech-language pathologist.
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