Modification of compensatory swallowing in a supraglottic laryngectomy patient.
Results are presented for repeated videofluoroscopic and scintigraphic examinations of a supraglottic laryngectomy patient, illustrating the successful use and later changes in a compensatory swallow. Issues in patient management are outlined, stressing the importance of interaction between radiologists and dysphagia therapists in the rehabilitation of such patients.
Hamlet
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Department of Otolaryngology, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48239.
Mathog
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Fleming
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Jones
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Muz
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J
D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000601:surgery; D002933:Cineradiography; D003679:Deglutition / Q000502:physiology*; D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation