What is a normal pharynx? A videofluoroscopic study of anatomy in older adults

ConclusionsA significant number of healthy adults with no swallowing complaints have variant pharyngeal anatomic findings such as cervical vertebral osteophytes and cricopharyngeal bars. This must be taken into account when assessing patients with dysphagia complaints to avoid misattribution of symptoms to these potentially asymptomatic variants. This ensures correct recommendations are made regarding management including diet modification, compensatory strategies, and surgical intervention.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research