Modification of compensatory swallowing in a supraglottic laryngectomy patient

Head Neck. 1990 Mar-Apr;12(2):131-6. doi: 10.1002/hed.2880120207.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
  • Cineradiography
  • Deglutition / physiology*
  • Deglutition Disorders / etiology
  • Deglutition Disorders / rehabilitation*
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Laryngectomy / rehabilitation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Postoperative Complications / etiology
  • Postoperative Complications / rehabilitation