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An Improved Esophageal Insufflation Test
Eric D. Blom, PhD;
Mark I. Singer, MD;
Ronald C. Hamaker, MD
Arch Otolaryngol. 1985;111(4):211-212.
Abstract
Previous investigations identified that insufflation of the esophagus may elicit reflex pharyngoesophageal closure, impeding airflow and subsequent voice production. A simplified method for esophageal insufflation consistently evaluates the capacity for alaryngeal speech acquisition. Although primarily a method for predicting tracheoesophageal speech, it may also be an important prognostic indicator for traditional esophageal speech development.
(Arch Otolaryngol 1985;111:211-212)
Author Affiliations
From the Head and Neck Surgery Associates, Indianapolis.
Footnotes
Accepted for publication Dec 12, 1984.
Reprint requests to Head and Neck Surgery Associates, 1633 N Capitol Ave, Suite 780, India napolis, IN 46202 (Dr Blom).
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