Management of Dysphagia Pre- and Postoperatively in a Case of Eagle’s Syndrome

Management of Dysphagia Pre- and Postoperatively in a Case of Eagle’s Syndrome

Eagle’s syndrome (ES) is rare condition, most frequently described within the context of case study presentation. ES results from elongation of the styloid process, contributing to symptoms such as globus sensation in the throat, as well as pain localized to the ear, neck, face, or tongue. Additiona...

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Main Authors: Vicki Lewis, Bari Hoffman Ruddy, Jeffrey Lehman, Erin Silverman, Brian Spector
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/305736
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spelling doaj-90583617e92e44cdbcbf8577f36d96892020-11-24T21:04:07ZengHindawi LimitedCase Reports in Otolaryngology2090-67652090-67732015-01-01201510.1155/2015/305736305736Management of Dysphagia Pre- and Postoperatively in a Case of Eagle’s SyndromeVicki Lewis0Bari Hoffman Ruddy1Jeffrey Lehman2Erin Silverman3Brian Spector4The Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates, Orlando, FL 32806, USAThe Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates, Orlando, FL 32806, USAThe Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates, Orlando, FL 32806, USADepartment of Physiological Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32610, USAThe Ear, Nose, Throat and Plastic Surgery Associates, Orlando, FL 32806, USAEagle’s syndrome (ES) is rare condition, most frequently described within the context of case study presentation. ES results from elongation of the styloid process, contributing to symptoms such as globus sensation in the throat, as well as pain localized to the ear, neck, face, or tongue. Additional symptoms can include hypersalivation, change in vocal quality, submandibular swelling, and dysphagia. This report discusses evaluation, diagnosis, and surgical intervention with respect to Eagle’s Syndrome in a patient presenting with moderate-severe dysphagia.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/305736
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Brian Spector
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Management of Dysphagia Pre- and Postoperatively in a Case of Eagle’s Syndrome
Case Reports in Otolaryngology
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Bari Hoffman Ruddy
Jeffrey Lehman
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title Management of Dysphagia Pre- and Postoperatively in a Case of Eagle’s Syndrome
title_short Management of Dysphagia Pre- and Postoperatively in a Case of Eagle’s Syndrome
title_full Management of Dysphagia Pre- and Postoperatively in a Case of Eagle’s Syndrome
title_fullStr Management of Dysphagia Pre- and Postoperatively in a Case of Eagle’s Syndrome
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description Eagle’s syndrome (ES) is rare condition, most frequently described within the context of case study presentation. ES results from elongation of the styloid process, contributing to symptoms such as globus sensation in the throat, as well as pain localized to the ear, neck, face, or tongue. Additional symptoms can include hypersalivation, change in vocal quality, submandibular swelling, and dysphagia. This report discusses evaluation, diagnosis, and surgical intervention with respect to Eagle’s Syndrome in a patient presenting with moderate-severe dysphagia.
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