Predictors of multiple dilations and functional outcomes after total laryngectomy and laryngopharyngectomy.

Luis E CortinaMichael P WuCharles D MeyerAllen L Feng Mark A Varvares Jonathon O RussellDaniel G DeschlerDerrick T Lin

Published in: Head & neck (2023)

Shorter time interval to stricture formation is a prognostic indicator of the need for multiple dilations following TL/TLP. Patients requiring multiple dilations are at increased risk of persistent dysphagia long-term.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
newly diagnosed
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported