Functional Analysis of Swallowing Outcomes After Supracricoid Partial Laryngectomy

Overview

Journal Head Neck

Specialties General Surgery
Oncology

Date 2007 Dec 22

PMID 18098304

Citations 26

Authors

Jan S Lewin

Katherine A Hutcheson

Denise A Barringer

Annette H May

Dianna B Roberts

F Christopher Holsinger

Eduardo M Diaz Jr

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Abstract

Background: In this study, we analyzed swallowing recovery after supracricoid partial laryngectomy (SCPL).

Methods: We retrospectively reviewed 27 patients treated with SCPL (September 1997 to March 2005). We evaluated recovery course, nutritional outcomes, and swallowing using objective analysis. Modified barium swallow (MBS) study results identified swallowing physiology and therapeutic effectiveness.

Results: Average length of hospitalization was 7.7+/-9.2 days; time to decannulation was 5.3+/-8.2 weeks. The most common complications included pneumonia and subcutaneous emphysema (26%). Twenty-two patients had MBS studies, in which initially, all patients aspirated due to neoglottic incompetency, and impaired base of tongue and laryngeal movements. Although aspiration rates did not change significantly over time, use of appropriately selected swallowing strategies effectively protected the airway (p= .0365). Ultimately, 81% of patients returned to complete oral intake with median tube removal at 9.4 weeks.

Conclusion: SCPL produces severe dysphagia initially. Our findings suggest that objective swallowing assessment is important for return to oral nutrition after SCPL.

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