Affiliation:
1. Department of Otolaryngology, Mount Sinai Beth Israel
New York, NY
2. Department of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, NY
Abstract
This article reviews the types of swallow impairment and side effects seen after head and neck cancer treatment. Treatments include surgery, specifically, oral and oropharyngeal cancer surgery, partial laryngectomy, total laryngectomy, and primary chemoradiotherapy. Normal changes to the swallowing mechanism with age are discussed, including potential negative effects on swallowing and outcomes. Other variables that can have an impact on swallow function and quality of life in older head and neck cancer patients are discussed including sensory changes, depression, and presence of a partner.
Publisher
American Speech Language Hearing Association
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