Swallowing Function After Laryngeal Cleft Repair: More Than Just Fixing the Cleft
Authors
Osborn, A.J., de Alarcon, A., Tabangin, M.E., Miller, C.K., Cotton, R.T. and Rutter, M.J.
Publication
The Laryngoscope
Date
February 2014
Conclusion
“Despite a high rate of surgical success, a substantial minority of children have persistent swallowing dysfunction after laryngeal cleft repair. Swallowing dysfunction after repair is multifactorial and arises from concomitant neurologic, anatomic, or other comorbidities that contribute to oropharyngeal and pharyngeal dysphagia. Based on our results, we recommend a testing schedule for postoperative swallowing evaluations after cleft repair.”