Effect of cricopharyngeal myotomy on pharyngoesophageal function: Pre- and postoperative cineradiographic findings

Volume: 12, Issue: 1, Pages: 1 - 6
Published: Dec 1, 1987
Abstract
The pre- and postoperative cineradiographic findings in 14 dysphagic patients who underwent cricopharyngeal myotomy were compared. The reason for the operation was Zenker's diverticulum (7 patients), lack of cricopharyngeal coordination (5 patients), or a cervical esophageal web (2 patients). After the operation the function of the epiglottis, laryngeal vestibule, and pharyngeal constrictors was unaltered (11 patients) or improved (3 patients),...
Paper Details
Title
Effect of cricopharyngeal myotomy on pharyngoesophageal function: Pre- and postoperative cineradiographic findings
Published Date
Dec 1, 1987
Volume
12
Issue
1
Pages
1 - 6
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