2019-09-01
Swallowing problems in children with a tracheostomy tube
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International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology , Volume 124 p. 30- 33
Introduction: Swallowing problems in children with a tracheostomy tube seem to be a common problem, although exact prevalence is not known. The aim of this study is to identify the prevalence and type of swallowing problems in children with a tracheostomy tube. Methods: We retrospectively included 44 children having a tracheostomy tube at Erasmus MC-Sophia Children's hospital. Assessment by a specialized speech and language therapist, the Modified Evans Blue Dye test, Video Fluoroscopic Swallowing Study and a Fiber-optic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing were reviewed with regard to the different phases of swallowing, in particular signs of aspiration. Results: In our cohort, 31 (70%) children with a tracheostomy tube presented with problems in the oral and/or the pharyngeal phase of swallowing. Overall 19 (43%) children aspirated. Conclusions: The majority of children with a tracheostomy tube have swallowing problems in the different swallowing phases with a high risk for aspiration.
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| doi.org/10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.05.003, hdl.handle.net/1765/121130 | |
| International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology | |
| Organisation | Department of Otorhinolaryngology |
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Streppel, M., Veder, L. L., Pullens, B., & Joosten, K. (2019). Swallowing problems in children with a tracheostomy tube. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 124, 30–33. doi:10.1016/j.ijporl.2019.05.003 |
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