1998
Tracheotomy Tube Occlusion Status and Aspiration in Early Postsurgical Head and Neck Cancer Patients
Leder S, Ross D, Burrell M, Sasaki C. Tracheotomy Tube Occlusion Status and Aspiration in Early Postsurgical Head and Neck Cancer Patients. Dysphagia 1998, 13: 167-171. PMID: 9633158, DOI: 10.1007/pl00009568.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTracheotomy tube occlusion statusPrevalence of aspirationNeck cancer patientsPostsurgical headCancer patientsTracheotomy tubeBarium swallow procedureImmediate postoperative periodOcclusion statusAbsence of aspirationOral feedingPostoperative periodSurgical resectionProspective studyNasogastric tubeMedical clearanceIndependent reviewersTube occlusionNeurological diseasesBolus consistencyPatientsPrevalencePresent studyAspirationStatus
1996
Effect of occlusion of a tracheotomy tube on aspiration
Leder S, Tarro J, Burrell M. Effect of occlusion of a tracheotomy tube on aspiration. Dysphagia 1996, 11: 254-258. PMID: 8870353, DOI: 10.1007/bf00265211.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTracheotomy tubeBarium swallow procedurePrevalence of aspirationUpper aerodigestive tractYears of ageEffect of occlusionAbsence of aspirationTracheotomized patientsBarium swallowOropharyngeal cancerAerodigestive tractNasogastric tubeIndependent reviewersTube occlusionBolus consistencyOcclusionOcclusion statusPresent studyAspirationPresence/absenceSelection criteriaTracheotomy