Derangement of swallowing in children with myelomeningocele

S. K. Fernbach*, D. G. McLone

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Abstract

Barium esophagrams performed in 13 children with myelomeningocele demonstrated a variety of swallowing disorders: difficulty in bolus formation, nasopharyngeal reflux, tracheobronchial aspiration. Cricopharyngeal spasm was not identified in this group. Antegrade peristalsis in the distal two-thirds of the esophagus was normal. Gastroesophageal reflux was demonstrated in 8 of the children. Vocal cord paralysis (8/13) and death in early childhood (7/13) occurred with greater frequency than in the general myelomeningocele population. Correct management of these children may require tracheostomy, gastrostomy, and fundoplication.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)311-314
Number of pages4
JournalPediatric radiology
Volume15
Issue number5
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 1 1985

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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