Fig. 1From: Long-term outcomes after surgery to prevent aspiration for patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosisAbdominal X-ray in representative cases. A is an abdominal X-ray of Case 4 before central-part laryngectomy (CPL) showing the usual amount of intestinal gas; B is an abdominal X-ray of Case 4 20 months after CPL still showing the usual amount; C is an abdominal X-ray of Case 2 before CPL showing the usual amount of intestinal gas; D is an abdominal X-ray of Case 2 30 months after CPL with more than the usual amount of intestinal gas indicating evidence of aerophagiaBack to article page