Detecting Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Emptying by Submental Ultrasonography and High-Resolution Impedance Manometry: Intubated vs. Non-Intubated Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery

Postoperative swallowing, affected by general anesthesia and intubation, plays an important part in airway and oral intake safety regarding effective oropharyngeal and esophageal emptying. However, objective evidence is limited. This study aimed to determine the time required from emergence to effec...

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Main Authors: Chih-Jun Lai, Jin-Shing Chen, Shih-I Ho, Zhi-Yin Lu, Yi-Ju Huang, Ya-Jung Cheng
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-12-01
Series:Diagnostics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/10/12/1079