Several techniques have been developed to reconstruct oral and pharyngeal defects
following surgery, in order to restore function and cosmesis. These are primary closure, skin …

The velopharyngeal valve is responsible for production of oral speech sounds. There are
three components to normal velopharyngeal function: anatomy, physiology, and learning …

We present a novel system for the automatic evaluation of speech and voice disorders. The
system can be accessed via the internet platform-independently. The patient reads a text or …

Clinical function and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) are both important outcome
parameters following surgery for oral and oropharyngeal cancer. The aim of this project was …

Objective To report prospectively collected aeromechanical, acoustical, and perceptual
speech outcomes, as well as preliminary swallowing data, in patients having reconstruction …

This is the official guideline endorsed by the specialty associations involved in the care of
head and neck cancer patients in the UK. The reconstructive needs following ablative …

Background. The aim of this study was to analyze swallowing outcome in advanced
oral/oropharyngeal cancer patients treated with microvascular reconstructive surgery and …

Microvascular reconstructive techniques in head and neck surgery are well established, but
we are now entering an era of modification exemplified by perforator and free style free …

Abstract. Good access to the site of oral cancer is essential to allow for adequate three-
dimensional resection of the tumour. Splitting the lower lip in conjunction with a …

Opinion statement Therapeutic options for early stage oropharyngeal squamous cell
carcinoma (OPSCC) include both surgery and radiotherapy as single treatment modality …