Aspiration: Cause and implications

Donna S. Lundy; Christine Smith; Laura Colangelo; Paula A. Sullivan; Jerilyn A. Logemann; Cathy L. Lazarus; Lisa A. Newman; Tom Murry; Lori Lombard; Joy Gaziano

doi:10.1053/hn.1999.v120.a91765

Aspiration: Cause and implications

Donna S. Lundy, Christine Smith, Laura Colangelo, Paula A. Sullivan, Jerilyn A. Logemann, Cathy L. Lazarus, Lisa A. Newman, Tom Murry, Lori Lombard, Joy Gaziano

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The purpose of this investigation was to determine the overall prevalence of aspiration in dysphagic individuals referred for a modified barium swallow and the underlying anatomic and/or physiologic causes. A total of 166 patients were seen during a 1-month period at 5 participating institutions. Aspiration was detected in 51.2% of the patients. The most common causes were decreased laryngeal elevation and delayed triggering of the pharyngeal motor response. A history of aspiration pneumonia was significantly associated with the presence of aspiration on modified barium swallow study. The presence of a protective cough was present in only 53% of patients who aspirated, reinforcing the need for appropriate radiologic assessment in patients with suspected dysphagia.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	474-478
Number of pages	5
Journal	Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Volume	120
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1053/hn.1999.v120.a91765
State	Published - 1999

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