Objectives The study objectives were to determine the prevalence of swallowing impairment
in adults after cardiac surgery and examine associated risk factors and health-related …

Background Efforts to reduce postoperative infections have garnered national attention,
leading to practice guidelines for cardiac surgical perioperative care. The present study …

Context Dysphagia is usually associated with malignancies of the head, neck, and upper
gastrointestinal tract but also occurs in those with tumors outside anatomic swallow regions …

Background: Lung transplant recipients carry significant pre–and post–lung transplant
dysphagia risk factors related to altered respiratory–swallow coordination as well as acute …

This study examined the relationship between dysphagia and adverse outcomes across
frailty conditions among surgical patients≥ 50 years of age. A retrospective cohort analysis …

Background Patients fast after cardiothoracic surgery because of concerns for nausea,
vomiting, dysphagia, and aspiration pneumonia; fasting, however, causes thirst, a …

Laryngeal complications (LCs) following cardiac operations contribute to increased
morbidity and resource utilization. Using a nationally representative cohort of cardiac …

Objectives This longitudinal quality improvement study explored the impact of a new
multidisciplinary dysphagia care pathway on swallow screening referrals, patient journeys …

Introduction: Postoperative dysphagia leads to aspiration pneumonia, prolonged hospital
stay, and is associated with increased mortality. We have demonstrated the validity of a …

Background Dysphagia is a swallowing impairment with adverse health consequences. The
impact of preoperative dysphagia on postoperative outcomes is not known. This study will …