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Fig. 2. 72-year-old man who underwent replacement of aortic valve,
transesophageal echocardiography, and long-term intubation. Videofluoroscopic
image obtained in anteroposterior direction shows dilatation of right piriform
sinus (large arrowhead) caused by right-sided pharyngeal paresis.
Note contrast material in trachea (small arrowheads) resulting from
postdeglutitive aspiration due to pharyngeal retention.