{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: International pediatric otolaryngology group (IPOG) consensus on approach to aspiration.
{Author}: Aldriweesh B;Alkhateeb A;Boudewyns A;Chan CY;Chun RH;El-Hakim HG;Fayoux P;Gerber ME;Kanotra S;Kaspy K;Kubba H;Lambert EM;Luscan R;Parikh SR;Rahbar R;Rickert SM;Russell J;Rutter M;Schroeder JW;Schwarz Y;Sobol SE;Thevasagayam R;Thierry B;Thompson DM;Valika T;Watters K;Wei JL;Wyatt M;Zur KB;Daniel SJ;
{Journal}: Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
{Volume}: 176
{Issue}: 0
{Year}: 2024 Jan 12
{Factor}: 1.626
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.ijporl.2023.111810
{Abstract}: <B>OBJECTIVE: </B>To provide recommendations for a comprehensive management approach for infants and children presenting with symptoms or signs of aspiration.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>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.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>Recommendations by the authors regarding the clinical presentation, diagnostic considerations, and medical and surgical management options for aspiration in children.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Approach to pediatric aspiration is best achieved by implementing a multidisciplinary approach with a comprehensive investigation strategy and different treatment options.