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ArticleYonago acta medica2021

Sequential Evaluation of Swallowing Function During Chemoradiotherapy for Head and Neck Cancer.

Satoshi Koyama, Tsuyoshi Morisaki, Kenkichiro Taira, Takahiro Fukuhara, Kazunori Fujiwara

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Satoshi KoyamaDivision of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Sensory and Motor Organs, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan.
Tsuyoshi MorisakiDivision of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Sensory and Motor Organs, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan.
Kenkichiro TairaDivision of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Sensory and Motor Organs, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan.
Takahiro FukuharaDivision of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Sensory and Motor Organs, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan.
Kazunori FujiwaraDivision of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Department of Sensory and Motor Organs, School of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Tottori University, Yonago 683-8504, Japan.
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Abstract

backgroundMany studies have addressed chronic dysphagia resulting from chemoradiotherapy for head and neck cancer (HNC) because of its severity, but changes in the swallowing function during chemoradiotherapy has been rarely reported. This study aimed to elucidate the changes in the swallowing function during chemoradiotherapy for HNC.

methodsFrom April 2018 to July 2020, 20 patients who underwent definitive or postoperative chemoradiotherapy at our hospital for head and neck squamous cell carcinoma were evaluated by flexible endoscopy with the Hyodo scoring system for swallowing, the Penetration-Aspiration Scale (PAS), and the Functional Outcomes Swallowing Scale (FOSS).

resultsAssessments at the start of treatment, at 40 Gy, and at the end of treatment yielded these mean values: Hyodo score-0.39, 1.22, and 2.56; PAS-1.00, 1.05, and 1.5; FOSS-0.2, 0.55, and 1.1, respectively. The Dunn multiple comparison test was used for analysis to determine significance (

conclusionIn conclusion, changes in the swallowing function during chemoradiotherapy for HNC were mild, and swallowing function was maintained at a tolerable level for oral intake.

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head and neck cancerradiotherapyswallowing function

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