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Dysphagia Secondary to Cricopharyngeal Muscle Dysfunction: Surgical Management

Dysphagia Secondary to Cricopharyngeal Muscle Dysfunction: Surgical Management Abstract • Neuromuscular dysfunction of the cricopharyngeus muscle is becoming increasingly recognized as a cause of dysphagia, particularly in the growing geriatric population. The disorder may occur primarily, or as part of a generalized neurologic syndrome. This debilitating and potentially lethal type of dysphagia, formerly managed by nasogastric tube or gastrostomy feeding, is usually correctable by simple section of the cricopharyngeus muscle. We report a series of six successfully managed patients to illustrate important aspects of diagnosis and treatment. (Arch Otolaryngol 101:726-729, 1975) References 1. Zaina C, Jacobson HG, Lepow H, et al: Pharyngoesophageal Sphincter . Springfield, Ill, Charles C Thomas Publisher, 1970, pp 38-40. 2. Ellis FH, Jr: Upper esophageal sphincter in health and disease . Surg Clin North Am 51:553-565, 1971. 3. Kirchner JA: The motor activity of the cricopharyngeus muscle . Laryngoscope 68:1119-1159, 1958.Crossref 4. Seaman WB: Cineradiographic observations of the cricopharyngeus muscle . Am J Roentgenol 96:922-933, 1966.Crossref 5. Conley JJ: Swallowing dysfunction associated with radical surgery of the head and neck . Arch Surg 80:602-609, 1960.Crossref 6. Blakeley WR, Garety EJ, Smith DE: Section of the cricopharyngeus muscle for dysphagia . Arch Surg 96:745-762, 1968.Crossref http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Archives of Otolaryngology American Medical Association

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American Medical Association
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10.1001/archotol.1975.00780410018004
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Abstract

Abstract • Neuromuscular dysfunction of the cricopharyngeus muscle is becoming increasingly recognized as a cause of dysphagia, particularly in the growing geriatric population. The disorder may occur primarily, or as part of a generalized neurologic syndrome. This debilitating and potentially lethal type of dysphagia, formerly managed by nasogastric tube or gastrostomy feeding, is usually correctable by simple section of the cricopharyngeus muscle. We report a series of six successfully managed patients to illustrate important aspects of diagnosis and treatment. (Arch Otolaryngol 101:726-729, 1975) References 1. Zaina C, Jacobson HG, Lepow H, et al: Pharyngoesophageal Sphincter . Springfield, Ill, Charles C Thomas Publisher, 1970, pp 38-40. 2. Ellis FH, Jr: Upper esophageal sphincter in health and disease . Surg Clin North Am 51:553-565, 1971. 3. Kirchner JA: The motor activity of the cricopharyngeus muscle . Laryngoscope 68:1119-1159, 1958.Crossref 4. Seaman WB: Cineradiographic observations of the cricopharyngeus muscle . Am J Roentgenol 96:922-933, 1966.Crossref 5. Conley JJ: Swallowing dysfunction associated with radical surgery of the head and neck . Arch Surg 80:602-609, 1960.Crossref 6. Blakeley WR, Garety EJ, Smith DE: Section of the cricopharyngeus muscle for dysphagia . Arch Surg 96:745-762, 1968.Crossref

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Archives of Otolaryngology – American Medical Association

Published: Dec 1, 1975

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