Prevention and treatment of dysphagia and aspiration after chemoradiation for head and neck cancer

David I. Rosenthal, Jan S. Lewin, Avraham Eisbruch

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Abstract

Safe, successful swallowing depends on complex events affected by head and neck cancers and their treatment. This article reviews the swallowing process, how it is affected by chemoradiotherapy, and the evaluation, prevention, and treatment of swallowing disorders. Specific recommendations are made to promote maintenance and recovery of swallowing function.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2636-2643
Number of pages8
JournalJournal of Clinical Oncology
Volume24
Issue number17
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 10 2006

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Oncology
  • Cancer Research

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