Alterations in hyolaryngeal elevation after esophageal anastomosis: A possible mechanism for airway aspiration

DEMİR N., Arslan S. S., Yalcin S., Karaduman A., TANYEL F. C., SOYER T.

JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY, vol.52, no.10, pp.1580-1582, 2017 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 52 Issue: 10
  • Publication Date: 2017
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2017.04.001
  • Journal Name: JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC SURGERY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.1580-1582
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Aim: A prospective study was performed to evaluate anatomical alterations and hyolaryngeal elevation (HE) by videofluoroscopic swallowing study (VFSS) in patients with esophageal atresia-tracheoesophageal fistula (EA-TEF).