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 language | English |
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Article number | 111810 |
Journal | International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology |
Volume | 176 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 2024 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Aspiration
- Child
- Delphi method
- Infant
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
- Otorhinolaryngology