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In this video, Dr. Robert Bastian of Bastian Voice Institute explains this progressive swallowing problem, and presents options for treatment.
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Cricopharyngeal dysfunction is caused by failure of relaxation of the upper esophageal sphincter-cricopharyngeus muscle-during eating. Typically it is solid foods that tend to lodge in the mid-neck area where this muscle is located. The disorder is described in detail within this short instructional videotape.
To see a related video, showing x-rays before and after cricopharyngeal myotomy, go here: • Cricopharyngeal Dysfun...
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Chapter
0:00 Introduction
1:36 What does cricopharyngeal dysfunction feel like?
2:50 Cricopharyngeal muscle (UES)
3:40 UES stops working
4:22 Testing for cricopharyngeal dysfunction
5:02 Treatment for cricopharyngeal dysfunction
8:15 Conclusion