Prevention and treatment of dysphagia and aspiration after chemoradiation for head and neck cancer

J Clin Oncol. 2006 Jun 10;24(17):2636-43. doi: 10.1200/JCO.2006.06.0079.

Abstract

Safe, successful swallowing depends on complex events affected by head and neck cancers and their treatment. This article reviews the swallowing process, how it is affected by chemoradiotherapy, and the evaluation, prevention, and treatment of swallowing disorders. Specific recommendations are made to promote maintenance and recovery of swallowing function.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Clinical Trials as Topic
  • Combined Modality Therapy / adverse effects
  • Deglutition / drug effects
  • Deglutition / radiation effects
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology
  • Deglutition Disorders / therapy*
  • Enteral Nutrition
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / drug therapy
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / radiotherapy
  • Head and Neck Neoplasms / therapy*
  • Humans
  • Mucositis / etiology
  • Mucositis / therapy
  • Patient Education as Topic*
  • Physical Therapy Modalities
  • Pneumonia, Aspiration / etiology
  • Pneumonia, Aspiration / therapy*
  • Quality of Life
  • Radiation Injuries / etiology
  • Radiation Injuries / therapy*
  • Radiation-Sensitizing Agents / adverse effects

Substances

  • Radiation-Sensitizing Agents