Deglutition disorders as a consequence of head and neck cancer therapies: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Isabela Porto de ToledoLeticia Lopes Quirino PantojaKaren Fontes LuchesiDaniele Xavier AssadGraziela De Luca CantoEliete Neves Silva GuerraPublished in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2019)
The frequency of deglutition disorders and its complications, such as aspiration, appears to be higher in the immediate to 6-month post-treatment period in patients with HNC. The parameter pharyngeal residue continued to increase through the period analyzed.
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