Journal of the Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics (대한후두음성언어의학회지)

The Korean Society of Laryngology, Phoniatrics and Logopedics. (대한후두음성언어의학회)
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Peri-Treatment Evaluation of Swallowing in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

두경부암 환자의 치료 전후 연하 평가

  • Kim, Jin Hwan (Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Kangnam Sacred Heart Hospital, College of Medicine, Hallym University)
  • 김진환 (한림대학교 의과대학 강남성심병원 이비인후-두경부외과학교실)
  • Received : 2016.12.15
  • Accepted : 2017.06.07
  • Published : 2018.06.30
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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.

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