Abstract:: There are no reports reviewing the various types of dysphagia that occur after surgery for esophageal cancer and the rehabilitation approaches appropriate for each type. Herein, we classi ed various types of dysphagia after esophageal cancer surgery according to cause and examined the rehabilitation approaches for each type, as well as the outcomes. The study was performed on 31 patients who were tested postoperatively for swallowing function and underwent rehabilitation for dysphagia during their hospitaliz… Show more
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