No Burp Syndrome or Retrograde Cricopharyngeus Dysfunction in a Filipina College Student: A Case Report.

Author: Czarina Alexei S GATICALES ¹ ; Rodel F VELASQUEZ ¹ ; Ma. Clarissa S FORTUNA ¹
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1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Metro Manila, NCR, Philippines
Publication Type:Case Report
Keywords: Retrograde Cricopharyngeal Dysfunction; R-cpd; Botulinum Toxin Injection; Cricopharyngeus Muscle
MeSH: Human; Female; Adolescent: 13-18 Yrs Old
From: Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2025;40(1):47-50
CountryPhilippines
Language:English
Abstract:
Objective:To report a case of retrograde cricopharyngeal dysfunction (R-CPD) and the use of
botulinum toxin injection for its diagnosis and therapy.
Methods:
Design:Case Report
Setting:Tertiary Private University Hospital
Patient:An 18-year-old female college student who presented with inability to burp, associated with awkward gurgling noises from the chest, abdominal discomfort and excessive flatulence.
Results:Our patient gained the ability to belch and the relief of associated excessive flatulence and awkward gurgling noises from the chest, after cricopharyngeal muscle Botulinum toxin injection.
Conclusion:Botulinum toxin injection may serve as both a diagnostic and therapeutic intervention for R-CPD.