Dysphagia in infants with single ventricle anatomy following stage 1 palliation: Physiologic correlates and response to treatment.

Deficits in swallowing physiology contribute to penetration and aspiration following stage 1 palliation among infants with normal and impaired laryngeal function. Although thickened liquids may improve airway protection for select infants, they may inhibit their ability to extract the bolus and meet nutritional needs.