International pediatric otolaryngology group (IPOG) consensus on approach to aspiration

Bshair Aldriweesh, Ahmed Alkhateeb, An Boudewyns, Ching Yee Chan, Robert H. Chun, Hamdy G. El-Hakim, Pierre Fayoux, Mark E. Gerber, Sohit Kanotra, Kimberley Kaspy, Haytham Kubba, Elton M. Lambert, Romain Luscan, Sanjay R. Parikh, Reza Rahbar, Scott M. Rickert, John Russell, Mike Rutter, James W. Schroeder, Yehuda SchwarzSteven E. Sobol, Ravi Thevasagayam, Briac Thierry, Dana M. Thompson, Taher Valika, Karen Watters, Julie L. Wei, Michelle Wyatt, Karen B. Zur, Sam J. Daniel

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Abstract

Objective: To provide recommendations for a comprehensive management approach for infants and children presenting with symptoms or signs of aspiration. Methods: Three rounds of surveys were sent to authors from 23 institutions worldwide. The threshold for the critical level of agreement among respondents was set at 80 %. To develop the definition of “intractable aspiration,” each author was first asked to define the condition. Second, each author was asked to complete a 5-point Likert scale to specify the level of agreement with the definition derived in the first step. Results: Recommendations by the authors regarding the clinical presentation, diagnostic considerations, and medical and surgical management options for aspiration in children. Conclusion: Approach to pediatric aspiration is best achieved by implementing a multidisciplinary approach with a comprehensive investigation strategy and different treatment options.

Original languageEnglish
Article number111810
JournalInternational Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology
Volume176
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2024
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Aspiration
  • Child
  • Delphi method
  • Infant

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
  • Otorhinolaryngology

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