Cricopharyngeal myotomy in the treatment of dysphagia

Deglutition is a complex neuromuscular act. Alterations in anatomy and physiology may lead to dysphagia. The role of the cricopharyngeus appears to be the keystone in the rehabilitation of many patients with dysphagia. This paper examines the physiology of swallowing as well as the patho‐physiology...

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Veröffentlicht in:	The Laryngoscope 1975-11, Vol.85 (11), p.1862-1873
1. Verfasser:	Chodosh, Paul L.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Aged Deglutition Disorders - etiology Deglutition Disorders - surgery Dermatomyositis - complications Esophageal Achalasia - complications Hemiplegia - complications Humans Laryngeal Diseases - complications Laryngeal Neoplasms - complications Male Methods Middle Aged Muscles - surgery Neck - surgery Pharynx
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