Upper esophageal sphincter augmentation reduces pharyngeal reflux in nasogastric tube –fed patients

ConclusionsUES‐AD significantly decreases the number of trans‐UES reflux events and can potentially reduce the aspiration risk associated with NGT feeding.
Level of Evidence4. Laryngoscope, 2017

Source: The Laryngoscope - October 8, 2017 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Hongmei Jiao, Ling Mei, Chenyang Liang, Yun Dai, Zhifang Fu, Lihong Wu, Patrick Sanvanson, Reza Shaker Tags: Broncho ‐Esophagology Source Type: research