Surgical treatment of oropharyngeal swallowing disorders
Halama, A.R.
Acta Oto-Rhino-Laryngologica Belgica 48(2): 217-227
1994
ISSN/ISBN: 0001-6497 PMID: 8209684 Document Number: 433831
The objectives of the surgical treatment of oro-pharyngeal swallowing disorders is (1) to improve the impaired transport of the bolus, and (2) to prevent aspiration or control it to safe levels. In this overview the common surgical procedures to improve the specific oro-pharyngeal swallowing disorders are presented. The indications, advantages and disadvantages of each surgical technique are discussed.