Sparing Swallowing-Related Structures Reduces Post-Radiotherapy Dysphagia in Oropharyngeal Cancer
Chanin Wasuthalainun,
Phawin Keskool,
Janjira Petsuksiri
et al.
Abstract:Objective:
To identify swallowing-related structures (SRSs) predicting post-radiotherapy dysphagia in oropharyngeal carcinoma patients.
Material and methods:
Between September 2020 and October 2022, oropharyngeal cancer patients who had completed radiotherapy at least one year before without recurrence or residuals were selected. They underwent flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing (FEES) assessments and dysphagia grading. The mean radiation doses delivered to th… Show more
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