Surgical management of aspiration.
Chronic recurrent aspiration can occur in patients suffering from a diverse group of pathologic processes. Many innovative surgical procedures are available to compensate for severe functional deficits. Some of these procedures can be reversed if the patient recovers from his or her underlying disability. An open-minded, eclectic approach is the best way of preventing the disastrous sequelae of chronic aspiration.
Blitzer
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Division of Head and Neck Surgery, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York.
Krespi
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Oppenheimer
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Levine
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D005764:Gastroesophageal Reflux / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery; D005931:Glottis / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans; D007818:Laryngeal Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000601:surgery*; D007825:Laryngectomy; D011015:Pneumonia, Aspiration / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*