title: Pharyngeal dysfunction after total and subtotal oesophagectomy.
abstract: Pharyngeal function was studied using a cineradiographic technique in 9 patients following removal of the oesophagus with anastomosis of a substitute in the neck. Pharyngeal dysfunction was present and aspiration occurred in 8 of them. This possible complication should be considered when oesophageal reconstruction with cervical anastomosis is planned. Pharyngeal function should be examined before free eating is allowed.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D002933:Cineradiography; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000601:surgery; D004938:Esophageal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010614:Pharynx / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D013274:Stomach Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery