Improved symptomatic, functional, and fluoroscopic outcomes following serial “series of three” double-balloon dilation for cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction
Abstract Background Cricopharyngeus muscle dysfunction (CPMD) is a common cause of dysphagia. We employ a progressive series of three double-balloon dilations separated by 4–6 weeks between procedures as a primary treatment option. The purpose of this study was to evaluate subjective, functional and...
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Main Authors: | Derrick R. Randall, Lisa M. Evangelista, Maggie A. Kuhn, Peter C. Belafsky |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2018-05-01
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Series: | Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40463-018-0278-7 |
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