The prospective evaluation and risk factors of dysphagia after surgery in patients with oral cancer

The prospective evaluation and risk factors of dysphagia after surgery in patients with oral cancer

Abstract Background This prospective study investigated the change of swallowing ability using the Swallowing Ability Scale System (SASS) and swallowing-related quality of life (QOL) by Performance Status Scale for Head and Neck Cancer patients (PSS-H&N). This study also investigated the risk fa...

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Main Authors: Takumi Hasegawa, Nanae Yatagai, Tatsuya Furukawa, Emi Wakui, Izumi Saito, Daisuke Takeda, Yasumasa Kakei, Akiko Sakakibara, Ken-ichi Nibu, Masaya Akashi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Subjects:
Prospective
Dysphagia
Quality of life
Oral carcinoma
Head and neck
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s40463-020-00479-6

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s40463-020-00479-6

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