Predictors of reflux aspiration and laryngo-pharyngeal reflux.

Oleksandr KhomaLeticia BurtonMichael G FalkHans Van der WallGregory L Falk

Published in: Esophagus : official journal of the Japan Esophageal Society (2020)

Severe esophageal dysmotility correlates with LPR symptoms and reflux aspiration in LPR and GERD. Abnormal proximal acid score on 24-h pH monitoring associated with pulmonary aspiration in reflux patients. Pharyngeal contamination on scintigraphy was the strongest predictor of pulmonary aspiration.

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