Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: Pretreatment Evaluation, Predictive Factors, and Assessment during Radio-Chemotherapy, Recommendations

Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: Pretreatment Evaluation, Predictive Factors, and Assessment during Radio-Chemotherapy, Recommendations

Progress in head and neck cancer (HNC) therapies has improved tumor response, loco-regional control, and survival. However, treatment intensification also increases early and late toxicities. Dysphagia is an underestimated symptom in HNC patients. Impairment of swallowing process could cause malnutr...

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Main Authors: Nerina Denaro, Marco C. Merlano, Elvio G. Russi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery 2013-09-01
Series:Clinical and Experimental Otorhinolaryngology
Subjects:
Dysphagia
Malnutrition
Weight loss
Head and neck cancer
Chemoradiotherapy
Acute toxicity
Late toxicity
Online Access:http://www.e-ceo.org/upload/pdf/ceo-6-117.pdf

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