J Korean Soc Laryngol Phoniatr Logoped.  2018 Jun;29(1):14-18. 10.0000/jkslpl.2018.29.1.14.

Peri-Treatment Evaluation of Swallowing in Head and Neck Cancer Patients

• Kim JH

• KMID: 2416735
• DOI: http://doi.org/10.0000/jkslpl.2018.29.1.14

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.

Keyword

Dysphagia; Aspiration; Fiberoptic endoscopic evaluation of swallowing; Modified barium swallow; Head and Neck cancer

MeSH Terms

Deglutition Disorders
Deglutition*
Dehydration
Head and Neck Neoplasms*
Head*
Humans
Malnutrition
Mortality
Pneumonia
Quality of Life