Purpose Swallowing functions are affected after total maxillectomy operations and adjuvant
chemoradiotherapy. The purpose of our study is to assess the role of xanthan gum based …

Purpose The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of an edible saliva substitute, oral
moisturizing jelly (OMJ), and a topical saliva gel (GC) on dry mouth, swallowing ability, and …

Objective: Patients are traditionally advised to eat early and frequently in the initial post-
tonsillectomy period to reduce the severity of pain and to facilitate early resumption to a …

Introduction Radiation-induced xerostomia is a frequent late side effect after treatment for
oral and oropharyngeal cancers. This may induce swallowing difficulties, compromised oral …

Background: Post-operative nausea and vomiting (PONV) following surgical operations
requiring general anesthesia are common and distressing. The incidence of PONV may be …

Purpose To investigate the profiles of swallowing and tongue functions, and to identify
factors influencing swallowing in maxillectomy patients. Methods Maxillectomy patients …

Background Dysphagia is a common complication in patients with laryngeal cancer after
surgery and radiotherapy. Objectives To explore the effect of swallowing training …

Background This prospective study investigated the change of swallowing ability using the
Swallowing Ability Scale System (SASS) and swallowing-related quality of life (QOL) by …

Background: Post-radiotherapy xerostomia affects a patients' quality of life (QoL).
Carboxymethylcellulose (CCMC)-based saliva substitute products have been widely used to …

OBJECTIVE: To define swallowing dysfunctions in head and neck cancer patients with
respect to tumor site. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A consecutive cohort of 52 patients with …