ReviewClinical and experimental otorhinolaryngology2013
Dysphagia in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: Pretreatment Evaluation, Predictive Factors, and Assessment during Radio-Chemotherapy, Recommendations.
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- Trends in Reporting of Swallowing Outcomes in Oropharyngeal Cancer Studies: A Systematic Review.Dysphagia · 2020Pooled it
- Impact of Transoral Robotic Surgery Versus Radiation on Swallowing Function in Oropharyngeal Cancer Patients: A Sub-Study From a Randomized Trial.Head & neck · 2025Trial
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- EAT-10 Scores and Fiberoptic Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing in Head and Neck Cancer Patients.The Laryngoscope · 2021Trial
- Nutri-jelly may improve quality of life and decrease tube feeding demand in head and neck cancer patients.Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer · 2015Trial
- Safety and efficacy of a nonionic water-soluble iodinated contrast medium for videofluoroscopic swallowing studies.Oral radiology · 2026Article
- The Relationship between Swallowing Muscle Mass and Tongue Muscle Strength and Endurance in Head and Neck Cancer Patients.Dysphagia · 2026Article
- Risk Factors Associated to Aspiration Pneumonia in Adults and Elderly Patients: A Scoping Review.Dysphagia · 2026Article
- South African speech-language therapists' views on dysphagia in head and neck cancer patients.The South African journal of communication disorders = Die Suid-Afrikaanse tydskrif vir Kommunikasieafwykings · 2025Article
- Validation of a Cross-Cultural Adaptation of the M.D. Anderson Dysphagia Inventory to Canadian French (MDADI-CF).Dysphagia · 2025Article
- Risk factors analysis for percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in patients with oral cancer: a retrospective study.Translational cancer research · 2025Article
- Impact of Frailty on Post-Treatment Dysphagia in Patients with Head and Neck Cancer.Dysphagia · 2025Article
- Long-Term Quality of Life and Functional Outcomes in Patients with Total Laryngectomy.Cancers · 2025Article
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- Swallowing Kinematics in Male Patients with Total Laryngectomy.The Laryngoscope · 2025Article
- Effects of chemoradiation and tongue exercise on swallow biomechanics and bolus kinematics.Head & neck · 2025Article
- Prevalence and Risk Factors of Oropharyngeal Dysphagia in Newly Diagnosed Head-and-Neck Cancer Patients.Cancers · 2024Article
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- Early Improved Functional Outcomes in Head and Neck Cancer Patients with Primary Tumor Detection.The Laryngoscope · 2024Article
- Dysphagia at 1 Year is Associated With Mean Dose to the Inferior Section of the Brain Stem.International journal of radiation oncology, biology, physics · 2023Article
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Abstract
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 malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration, and pneumonia. A comprehensive literature review finalized in May 2012 included searches of electronic databases (Medline, Embase, and CAB abstracts) and scientific societies meetings materials (American Society of Clinical Oncology, Associazione Italiana Radioterapia Oncologica, Associazione Italiana di Oncologia Cervico-Cefalica, American Head and Neck Society, and European Society for Medical Oncology). Hand-searches of HNC journals and reference lists were carried out. Approximately one-third of dysphagia patients developed pneumonia requiring treatment. Aspiration pneumonia associated mortality ranged from 20% to 65%. Unidentified dysphagia caused significant morbidity, increased mortality, and decreased the quality of life. In this review we underline definition, causes, predictive factors of dysphagia and report on pretreatment and on-treatment evaluation, suggesting some key points to avoid underestimation. A multi-parameter assessment of swallowing problems may allow an earlier diagnosis. An appropriate evaluation might lead to a better treatment of both symptoms and cancer.
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