Laryngotracheal reconstruction and swallowing: A review

Significant advances in laryngotracheal reconstruction over the last few decades have revolutionised the management of paediatric patients with complex congenital or acquired airway stenosis. The primary aim of laryngotracheal reconstruction has focused primarily on airway and surgery specific outcomes, often at the expense of voice, as well as swallowing function, which are all intricately related. There is currently a paucity of data on swallowing outcome. The goal of this paper is to review and discuss the existing research on the impact of laryngotracheal on swallowing.

Source: International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology - September 20, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Jennifer F. Ha, Lynn Driver, David A. Zopf Tags: Review Article Source Type: research