Peri-Treatment Evaluation of Swallowing in Head and Neck Cancer Patients
- Author:
Jin Hwan KIM
1
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University, Seoul, Korea. entjhkim@hallym.or.kr
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
Dysphagia;
Aspiration;
Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing;
Modified barium swallow;
Head and Neck cancer
- MeSH:
Deglutition Disorders;
Deglutition;
Dehydration;
Head and Neck Neoplasms;
Head;
Humans;
Malnutrition;
Mortality;
Pneumonia;
Quality of Life
- From:Journal of the Korean Society of Laryngology Phoniatrics and Logopedics
2018;29(1):14-18
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
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Abstract:
Head and neck cancer patients are prone to dysphagia and aspiration, which are usually neglected due to treatment of the cancer itself. However, dysphagia and aspiration could cause malnutrition, dehydration, pneumonia, and moreover, have negative impact on the quality of life, morbidity, and mortality. Due to its multifactorial etiology, thorough clinical and instrumental evaluation are necessary. In managing head and neck cancer patients, it has become very important to identify the possibility of dysphagia and aspiration, and to start management as early as possible.
