Videofluoroscopy of Swallowing Abnormalities in 22 Symptomatic Patients After Cardiovascular Surgery

Abstract

Most patients with swallowing problems after cardiovascular surgery present with multiple abnormalities that most commonly affect the hyoid and larynx and the pharynx and result predominantly in intra- or postdeglutitive aspiration. The performance of transesophageal echocardiography and long-term intubation may influence the types of swallowing abnormalities.