Rehabilitation of Dysphagia Following Head and Neck Cancer - 07/08/11
Abstract |
Patients who have cancers of the oral cavity, pharynx, or larynx may be treated with surgery, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, or a combination of these modalities. Each treatment type may have a negative impact on posttreatment swallowing function; these effects are presented in this article. A number of rehabilitative procedures are available to the clinician to reduce or eliminate swallowing disorders in patients treated for cancer of the head and neck. The various procedures—including postures, maneuvers, modifications to bolus volume and viscosity, range-of-motion exercises, and strengthening exercises—and their efficacy in patients treated for head and neck cancer are discussed.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Plan
This work was supported by grant R01CA95576 from the National Cancer Institute and grant R01DC007659 from the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. |
Vol 19 - N° 4
P. 889-928 - novembre 2008 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
L’accès au texte intégral de cet article nécessite un abonnement.
Déjà abonné à cette revue ?