Improved symptomatic, functional, and fluoroscopic outcomes following serial “series of three” double-balloon dilation for cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction

Cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction (CPMD) is a common cause of dysphagia. We employ a progressive series of three double-balloon dilations separated by 4 –6 weeks between procedures as a primary treatment optio...

Source: Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery - May 15, 2018 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Derrick R. Randall, Lisa M. Evangelista, Maggie A. Kuhn and Peter C. Belafsky Tags: Original research article Source Type: research