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
1994
Vascular compression of the esophagus: A manometric and radiologic study
Stagias J, Ciarolla D, Campo S, Burrell M, Traube M. Vascular compression of the esophagus: A manometric and radiologic study. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 1994, 39: 782-786. PMID: 8149844, DOI: 10.1007/bf02087424.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsVascular compressionPrevalence of dysphagiaConsecutive tracingsManometric evidenceVascular causesManometric findingsResting pressureElevation of pressureRadiologic studiesManometric tracingsEsophagographic findingsClinical significanceDysphagiaEsophagogramPrevalenceCorresponding areaSwallowsFindingsHgEsophagusRadiographsTracingResponse