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ArticleCureus2024

Swallowing Function and Quality of Life in Patients Treated With Transoral Videolaryngoscopic Surgery for Pharyngolaryngeal Cancer.

Koji Ebisumoto, Akihiro Sakai, Hiroaki Iijima, Fumiyuki Goto, Mayu Yamauchi, Daisuke Maki, Takanobu Teramura, Koichiro Wasano, Kenji Okami

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Koji EbisumotoOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Tokai University, Isehara, JPN.
Akihiro SakaiOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Tokai University, Isehara, JPN.
Hiroaki IijimaOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Tokai University, Isehara, JPN.
Fumiyuki GotoOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Tokai University, Isehara, JPN.
Mayu YamauchiOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Tokai University, Isehara, JPN.
Daisuke MakiOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Tokai University, Isehara, JPN.
Takanobu TeramuraOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Tokai University, Isehara, JPN.
Koichiro WasanoOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Tokai University, Isehara, JPN.
Kenji OkamiOtolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Tokai University, Isehara, JPN.

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Abstract

backgroundIt is controversial whether transoral resection for early pharyngolaryngeal cancer preserves swallowing function and quality of life. We investigated swallowing function and quality of life before and after transoral videolaryngoscopic surgery (TOVS).

methodsSeventy-three patients with pharyngolaryngeal cancer who underwent TOVS between July 2012 and July 2022 were enrolled in this prospective analysis. The Hyodo score and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaires were recorded preoperatively and at three, six, and 12 months postoperatively, in addition to the postoperative functional outcome swallowing scale (FOSS) at six months postoperatively.

resultsAlthough most patients could consume food orally without restrictions with a preferable FOSS score, 23 patients showed impaired Hyodo scores. Age ≥65 years significantly predicted impaired swallowing. Sub-scores of the impaired patient group showed worsening for the glottal closure reflex when the endoscope touched the epiglottis or arytenoid, as well as a reduction in the extent of pharyngeal clearance following the ingestion of blue-dyed water.

conclusionAfter TOVS, swallowing function is generally well preserved. Elderly patients, especially those with laryngeal hypoesthesia and poor clearance, are at risk of swallowing dysfunction.

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feeshyodo scorequality of lifeswallowing functiontransoral videolaryngoscopic surgery

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PMCPMC11057633

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