Audiologic management of head and neck carcinoma patients.
Hearing impairment occasionally accompanies head and neck carcinoma. This report reviews the underlying causes of the hearing loss and the specific communication needs of such patients. In addition, audiologic case management is discussed with reference to audiologic assessment, counseling, and use of amplification.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002294:Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D006258:Head and Neck Neoplasms / Q000150:complications* / Q000628:therapy; D006310:Hearing Aids; D034381:Hearing Loss / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006314:Hearing Loss, Conductive / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006319:Hearing Loss, Sensorineural / Q000209:etiology / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged