Boston - American Association for Thoracic Surgery

89 TH ANNUAL MEETING MAY 9–MAY 13, 2009BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTSCONCLUSION: Postoperative risk of aspiration following thoracotomy for pulmonaryresection is characterized by repeatable episodes of pharyngeal dyscoordinationon VFSS. We recommend routine VFSS for all patients older than 65 andthose with prior or current head and neck cancer before the initiation of oral intakein order to diminish the incidence of postoperative aspiration.5:00 p.m. ADJOURN TO WELCOME RECEPTIONExhibit Hall, Level 268