ArticleLaryngoscope investigative otolaryngology2026
Impact of Tracheostomy on Dysphagia in Children.
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Abstract
Objectives: To evaluate the characteristics of dysphagia in children with tracheostomy and determine the effect of tracheostomy tubes on swallowing function. Methods: A retrospective chart review on demographics, past medical history, and swallowing function of children who underwent tracheostomy. Video fluoroscopic swallow study (VFSS) and flexible endoscopic evaluation swallowing reports were utilized to define swallowing abnormalities. Prevalence of swallowing abnormalities, penetration aspiration scale, and functional oral intake scores were compared using Wilcoxon signed rank test, chi-square, and McNemar's tests. A Results: A total of 194 (37%) of the 525 children had symptom-based dysphagia before and 282 (54%) had symptom-based dysphagia after tracheostomy placement ( Conclusions: Dysphagia is a common symptom in children requiring tracheostomy. Oral intake and penetration-aspiration severity improve in most children after tracheostomy. Clinicians should be cognizant of persistent swallowing dysfunction after tracheostomy to prevent the respiratory and nutritional consequences of dysphagia. Level of Evidence: 4.
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