Management of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer
Joint Authors
Granell, Jose
Millas, Teresa
Garrido, Laura
Gutierrez-Fonseca, Raimundo
Source
International Journal of Otolaryngology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-9, 9 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-12-31
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
9
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
On considering a function-preserving treatment for laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer, swallowing is a capital issue.
For most of the patients, achieving an effective and safe deglutition will mark the difference between a functional and a dysfunctional outcome.
We present an overview of the management of dysphagia in head and neck cancer patients.
A brief review on the normal physiology of swallowing is mandatory to analyze next the impact of head and neck cancer and its treatment on the anatomic and functional foundations of deglutition.
The approach proposed underlines two leading principles: a transversal one, that is, the multidisciplinary approach, as clinical aspects to be managed in the oncologic patient with oropharyngeal dysphagia are diverse, and a longitudinal one; that is, the concern for preserving a functional swallow permeates the whole process of the diagnosis and treatment, with interventions required at multiple levels.
We further discuss the clinical reports of two patients who underwent a supracricoid laryngectomy, a function-preserving surgical technique that particularly disturbs the laryngeal mechanics, and in which swallowing rehabilitation dramatically conditions the functional results.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Granell, Jose& Garrido, Laura& Millas, Teresa& Gutierrez-Fonseca, Raimundo. 2012. Management of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer. International Journal of Otolaryngology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Granell, Jose…[et al.]. Management of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer. International Journal of Otolaryngology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-9.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Granell, Jose& Garrido, Laura& Millas, Teresa& Gutierrez-Fonseca, Raimundo. Management of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Laryngeal and Hypopharyngeal Cancer. International Journal of Otolaryngology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-9.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-450402