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This study investigated its prevalence, nature and severity, differences across surgical subgroups, and predictors of risk.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>A prospective cohort study was conducted (January 2022\u2013January 2024) at the National Esophageal Cancer Centre. Data was collected on post-operative day (POD) 4 or 5. Swallowing evaluations included videofluoroscopy [Dynamic Imaging Grade of Swallowing Toxicity v2(DIGESTv2), Modified Barium Swallow Impairment Profile (MBSImP), Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS)]. Functional Oral Intake Scale (FOIS) was used to identify oral intake status.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>N\u2009=\u200930 (25 males) were recruited, mean age (range) of 65 (46-80y), n\u2009=\u200913 2-stage, n\u2009=\u20098 3-stage, and n\u2009=\u20099 transhiatal resections. At POD 4\/5, 60% (18\/30) showed signs of aspiration, with no differences across surgical groups (P\u2009=\u20090.114). Dysphagia per the DIGESTv2 was present in 83% (25\/30) of patients, with severe dysphagia in 23% (7\/30). MBSImP assessment revealed reduced tongue base retraction (82%), pharyngeal residue (100%) and impaired neo-esophageal clearance (100%). Predictors of aspiration were: pre-operative abnormal FOIS (score\u2009&amp;lt;\u20097) (OR\u2009=\u20097.00, 95%CI 1.2\u201338.4; P\u2009=\u20090.024), and\u2009&amp;gt;\u200965\u00a0years (OR\u2009=\u20097.80, 95%CI 1.47\u201341.6; P\u2009=\u20090.016). Predictors for oropharyngeal dysphagia were: abnormal pre-operative FOIS (score\u2009&amp;lt;\u20097) (OR\u2009=\u20097.42, 95%CI 1.22\u201345.45; P\u2009=\u20090.029); age\u2009&amp;gt;\u200965\u00a0years (OR\u2009=\u200911.00, 95%CI 1.99\u201358.8; P\u2009=\u20090.006) and neoadjuvant treatment (OR\u2009=\u20097.20, 95%CI 1.08\u201347.96, P\u2009=\u20090.041).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Oropharyngeal dysphagia and aspiration are prevalent in the early period after esophageal cancer surgery. These data should inform an increased input from speech and language specialists in the assessment and management of post-operative patients, and overall caution in the implementation and progression of early per orum intake.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>","DOI":"10.1093\/dote\/doaf054","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2025,6,18]],"date-time":"2025-06-18T07:51:23Z","timestamp":1750233083000},"source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":3,"title":["The prevalence, nature and severity of oropharyngeal dysphagia in the acute post-operative phase following curative resection for esophageal cancer"],"prefix":"10.1093","volume":"38","author":[{"ORCID":"https:\/\/orcid.org\/0000-0002-7996-8561","authenticated-orcid":false,"given":"Michelle","family":"Hayes","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Department of Clinical Speech and Language Studies, Trinity College Dublin , Dublin ,","place":["Ireland"]},{"name":"Department of Speech and Language Therapy, St. 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