The Clinical Impact of Vagal Nerve Stimulator Implantation on Laryngopharyngeal Function in Children: A Single-Center Experience.
Inbal HazkaniDoris FarjeTord AldenArthur DiPatriAmy TennantSaied GhadersohiDana M ThompsonJeffrey RastatterPublished in: Otolaryngology--head and neck surgery : official journal of American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery (2023)
LP dysfunction in children following VNS implantation is comparable to adults, with the most burden noticed during the first year after implantation. The presence of voice alterations did not correlate with the presence of dysphagia and sleep-disordered breathing. Thorough evaluation, preferably by a multidisciplinary team, is required to assess LP dysfunction postoperatively.