Characterization of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux in the Elderly Population.

Introduction: Laryngopharyngeal reflux (LPR) often is not diagnosed due to its presentation without heartburn. The aim of this study was to analyze the signs and symptoms of elderly patients undergoing treatment for LPR using subjective as well as objective measures including strobovideolaryngoscopies, 24-hour pH studies, and manometry to highlight appropriate considerations for diagnosis and treatment.

Methods: This was a retrospective review of patients with laryngopharyngeal reflux who were seen from January 2010 to February 2021 in the practice of the senior author (Robert T.

Hepatitis C Virus-Associated Acalculous Cholecystitis and Review of the Literature.

Acute acalculous cholecystitis (AAC) is an infrequently encountered clinical condition associated with high morbidity and mortality. Viral infection associated AAC is rare, but it is most commonly associated with Epstein-Barr virus, cytomegalovirus, dengue virus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, human immunodeficiency virus, disseminated visceral varicella-zoster virus infection, Zika virus, and hepatitis C. We report on a patient who was first diagnosed with a chronic hepatic C infection and subsequently with acalculous cholecystitis.