The contrast swallow study: a sub-optimal investigation for identifying pharyngocutaneous fistula following laryngectomy
In this cohort, the contrast swallow study was a sub-optimal investigation. The high NPV may support decision-making when there is little clinical suspicion, however the low PPV represents significant over-reporting and may cloud the clinical decision-making process.
Authors
- Kristijonas Milinis (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1311-0335)
- Jason B. Fleming (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8796-5627)
- Christopher T. Loh (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7042-5870)
- Katharine Davies (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5106-4990)
- Henry Lonsdale (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6680-6360)
- Alexandra Bell
Institutions
- University of Liverpool (GB)
- Aintree University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- The Journal of Laryngology & Otology
- Published
- 2025-03-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1017/s0022215125000143
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 3.12