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ArticleLaryngoscope investigative otolaryngology2025

Recurrent Laryngeal Nerve Reinnervation and Pediatric Dysphagia Outcomes.

Swapnika Alahari, Rishi Suresh, Neila Kline, Palmila Liu, Ashley F Brown, Yann-Fuu Kou, Stephen R Chorney, Romaine F Johnson

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Swapnika AlahariDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas Texas USA.
Rishi SureshDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas Texas USA.
Neila KlineDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas Texas USA.
Palmila LiuDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas Texas USA.
Ashley F BrownChildren's Health, Department of Pediatric Otolaryngology Dallas Texas USA.
Yann-Fuu KouDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas Texas USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6801-7544
Stephen R ChorneyDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas Texas USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1419-6019
Romaine F JohnsonDepartment of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery, Division of Pediatric Otolaryngology University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas Texas USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2322-5347

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Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency of aspiration resolution after recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) reinnervation among children with dysphagia. Study Design: Case series with chart review. Methods: All pediatric RLN reinnervations between January 2013 and December 2022 at a tertiary aerodigestive program were included. Only children completing video fluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS) prior to the RLN procedure were analyzed. Postoperative outcomes included swallowing function from VFSS, including thin liquid aspiration. Results: Twenty-four RLN reinnervations were reviewed, with six children obtaining both preoperative and postoperative VFSS. Following RLN reinnervation, no patients were noted to aspirate, and all patients had advancement in their diet consistencies. Conclusions: Resolution of dysphagia and advancement of the oral diet after RLN reinnervation is common among children with aspiration and unilateral vocal fold immobility. Long-term improvement of swallowing function in children with unilateral vocal cord paralysis corrected by RLN reinnervation must be examined further. Level of Evidence: 4.

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pediatric dysphagiarecurrent laryngeal nerve reinnervationunilateral vocal cord paralysis

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PMCPMC11960478

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