This text provides the reader with a practical working knowledge of swallowing and speech disorders arising as a result of surgery for carcinoma of the oral cavity. The authors are both specialists in speech therapy and oral cancer.
Anatomy & medical aspects: Normal anatomy, articulation and swallowing: Common sites for tumours; Surgical & medical treatment of tumours. Effects on swallowing & assessment of difficulties which may arise: Pre-operative visit; Post-operative visit; Radiotherapy & its side-effects; Nutrition after surgery; Problems associated with chemotherapy; Tracheotomy tubes; Objective assessment of dysphagia. Treatment & management of swallowing disorders; Dysphagic symptoms following surgery; Exercises for swallowing rehabilitation; Alternative methods of feeding; Prosthetics. Effects on articulation & assessment procedures; Management & treatment; Oral exercises; AAC. Altered body image: Theory of body image; Effects of disfiguring surgery; Ways to adapt. Illustrations, tables and useful appendices augment the clearly presented text.
