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

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

Abstract Background 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 option. The purpose of this study was to evaluate subjective, functional and...

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Main Authors: Derrick R. Randall, Lisa M. Evangelista, Maggie A. Kuhn, Peter C. Belafsky
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-05-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
Dysphagia
Cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction
Otolaryngology
Laryngology
Swallowing
Transnasal esophagoscopy
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-018-0278-7

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