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Laryngopharyngeal Reflux
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Definition
: Back flow of gastric contents to the LARYNGOPHARYNX where it comes in contact with tissues of the upper aerodigestive tract. Laryngopharyngeal reflux is an extraesophageal manifestation of GASTROESOPHAGEAL REFLUX.
See Also
Esophageal Sphincter, Upper
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Pneumonia, Aspiration
Other names
Reflux, Laryngopharyngeal; Gastric Regurgitation; Gastric Aspirations; Aspirations, Gastric; Aspiration, Gastric; Regurgitation, Gastric; Gastric Aspiration