Aerodigestive Evaluation of Pediatric Patients with Chronic Aspiration

Overview

Journal Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol

Specialty Pediatrics

Date 2024 Jul 9

PMID 38981299

Authors

Xiaoxuan Chen

Nicola Pereira

Thomas Ciecierega

Katharina Graw-Panzer

Alison M Maresh

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Abstract

Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of coordinated endoscopy with otolaryngology, pulmonology, and gastroenterology in diagnosing and managing chronic aspiration in pediatric patients.

Methods: We reviewed our REDCap Pediatric Aerodigestive Database for patients with chronic aspiration who underwent coordinated endoscopy between January 2013 and July 2023. Patient demographics, comorbidities, operative findings, interventions, and outcomes were reviewed.

Results: Forty-nine patients were identified with a diagnosis of aspiration. Their mean (SD) age was 28 (36) months (range 1.2-163 months) with more than half of the patients younger than 24 months. The most common findings noted on combined endoscopies were laryngeal cleft (n = 30), positive bacterial culture (n = 18), positive viral PCR (n = 17), and active reflux-induced esophagitis/gastritis (n = 9). Patients with a positive bacterial culture were associated with a history of recurrent pneumonia (p = 0.009). There were no other significant associations between endoscopy findings and patient demographics, co-morbidities, or symptoms. Twenty-five (51 %) had multiple abnormalities identified by at least 2 different specialists at the time of endoscopy and 6 patients (12 %) had abnormalities across all three specialists.

Conclusion: Coordinated endoscopy should be considered in pediatric patients presenting with aspiration on MBS or non-specific symptoms suggestive for chronic aspiration for comprehensive diagnosis and management.

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