A5060873505- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
- Tracheal and airway disorders
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Infant Health and Development
- Neurogenetic and Muscular Disorders Research
- Child Nutrition and Feeding Issues
- Cleft Lip and Palate Research
- Public Health Policies and Education
- Gastroesophageal reflux and treatments
- Craniofacial Disorders and Treatments
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Voice and Speech Disorders
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- dental development and anomalies
Medical University of South Carolina
2017-2025
Center for Brooklyn History
2024
Background: Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a progressive neuromuscular disorder that in its most severe form, causes profound swallowing deficits. There remains paucity of research systematically elucidating the biomechanical and functional correlates. This void limits ability to evaluate effects disease-modifying treatments on swallowing. Objective: Elucidate characteristics biomechanics function among untreated patients with SMA. Methods: Infants SMA who had not received disease...
This is a qualitative analysis of speech-language pathology and occupational therapy documentation bedside assessments infants orally feeding on noninvasive respiratory support (NRS). Data were extracted from electronic health record feeding/swallowing assessment treatment NRS. These data included the rate objective metrics, as well themes in safety, quality, therapeutic interventions. Notes 37 pathologist therapist visits included. amount NRS during oral inconsistently documented, but...
Background Deficits in swallowing physiology are a leading morbidity for infants with functional single ventricles and systemic outflow tract obstruction following stage 1 palliation. Despite the high prevalence of this condition, underlying deficits that cause post-operative impairment remain poorly understood. Objective Identify physiologic correlates dysphagia palliative surgery. Methods Postoperative fiberoptic laryngoscopies videofluoroscopic swallow studies (VFSS) were conducted...
To describe perioperative feeding performance in infants with Robin sequence (RS) who underwent mandibular distraction osteogenesis (MDO). A retrospective study of that MDO from May 2010 to December 2019. Tertiary pediatric hospital. total 40 patients and 20 met inclusion criteria. Of the included infants, 6 had an associated syndrome 80% were male. Time full oral feeds, rate G-tube placement, change weight percentile following MDO. Average intake prior was 22.1% individual goal feeds. Among...
Objective: To evaluate laryngeal penetration and aspiration in upright side-lying positions children with unilateral vocal cord paralysis (VCP) who underwent modified barium swallow study (MBSS). Methods:A retrospective chart review (Pro00089051) of pediatric patients were diagnosed VCP MBSS was performed.Patients identified using diagnostic code for based on diagnosis via flexible laryngoscopy.Once identified, notes reviewed data regarding penetration, tracheal aspiration, body position...