2006
Comparison of the Glottic Closure Reflex in Traditional “Open” versus Endoscopic Laser Supraglottic Laryngectomy
Sasaki CT, Leder SB, Acton LM, Maune S. Comparison of the Glottic Closure Reflex in Traditional “Open” versus Endoscopic Laser Supraglottic Laryngectomy. Annals Of Otology Rhinology & Laryngology 2006, 115: 93-96. PMID: 16514789, DOI: 10.1177/000348940611500202.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsGlottic closure reflexGlottic closure responseLaser supraglottic laryngectomySupraglottic laryngectomySuperior laryngeal nerve sectionCompensatory mechanismsHistorical control patientsFiberoptic endoscopic evaluationEndoscopic laser resectionControl patientsClinical factorsConsecutive patientsEndoscopic evaluationField deficitsNerve sectionPatient groupPharyngeal dysphagiaSupraglottic larynxLaser resectionNormal swallowingProspective assessmentSensory testingPatientsSurgeryReflex
2005
Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) with and without Blue-Dyed Food
Leder S, Acton L, Lisitano H, Murray J. Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES) with and without Blue-Dyed Food. Dysphagia 2005, 20: 157-162. PMID: 16172826, DOI: 10.1007/s00455-005-0009-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFiberoptic endoscopic evaluationTrue vocal foldsPharyngeal swallowFEES resultsEndoscopic evaluationPharyngeal dysphagiaVocal foldsKappa valuesFood trialsBlue No. 1Consecutive adultsLaryngeal penetrationSwallow evaluationTracheal aspirationProspective studySpeech-language pathologistsLaryngeal vestibuleHigh intraIntrarater agreementTrialsBolus retentionInterrater reliabilityThree timesDysphagiaBolus flow