Postlaryngectomy dysphagia masking as velopharyngeal insufficiency: a simple solution for an anterior neopharyngeal diverticulum Journal Article


Authors: Jaber, J. J.; Greenbaum, E. S.; Sappington, J. M.; Burgette, R. C.; Kramer, S. S.; Borrowdale, R. W.
Article Title: Postlaryngectomy dysphagia masking as velopharyngeal insufficiency: a simple solution for an anterior neopharyngeal diverticulum
Abstract: Postlaryngectomy dysphagia is a common occurrence and can be a source of emotional distress that results in a decrease in quality of life among a patient population that is already exposed to considerable morbidity. One etiologic source that is less commonly reported as a source for postlaryngectomy dysphagia, and perhaps overlooked, is an anterior neopharyngeal diverticulum. Herein, we describe a postlaryngectomy dysphagia caused by a neopharyngeal diverticulum masking as velopharyngeal insufficiency of liquids. The liquid dysphagia was immediately relieved via transoral endoscopic approach using the Harmonic scalpel to resect and simultaneously coagulate the posterior wall.
Journal Title: American Journal of Otolaryngology
Volume: 33
Issue: 3
ISSN: 1532-818X; 0196-0709
Publisher: Unknown  
Journal Place: United States
Date Published: 2012
Start Page: 367
End Page: 369
Language: eng
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Notes: LR: 20130506; CI: Copyright (c) 2012; JID: 8000029; 2011/08/17 [received]; 2011/08/18 [accepted]; 2011/10/05 [aheadofprint]; ppublish