BACKGROUND: Cricopharyngeal dysfunction may lead to severe dysphagia and aspiration. Several treatment modalities are available, such as external myotomy of the muscle, dilatation, and local ...

airway and swallowing service at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust. This is because the cricopharyngeal muscle is forced open during vomiting, rather than relaxing as it would in ...

Vocal fold paralysis and other laryngeal disorders in children can significantly impact their ability to speak, swallow, and breathe. These conditions can arise from various causes, including ...