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Dysphagia Secondary to the Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy

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This chapter reviews the effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy on swallowing in treated head and neck cancer patients. Early and late effects of radiotherapy on tissues are described. Specific effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy on oropharyngeal swallowing are reviewed. Behavioral, medical, and surgical management of dysphagia in this population are discussed.

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Lazarus, C. (2013). Dysphagia Secondary to the Effects of Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy. In: Shaker, R., Belafsky, P., Postma, G., Easterling, C. (eds) Principles of Deglutition. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3794-9_30

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