Abstract:Background The latency of the swallowing reflex is an important factor causing dysphagia in head and neck cancer patients. Although there are many reports comparing swallowing function before and after treatment, few studies have focused on the latency of the swallowing reflex. The aim of this retrospective study was to clarify the changes in the latency of the swallowing reflex before and after treatment. Methods The latency of the swallowing reflex was quantified using the time from the injection of 1 ml of … Show more
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