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Guidelines for Complications of Cancer Treatment Vol VIII Part B

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Commonest dysfunction on MBS after treatment<strong>for</strong> HN cancers-(LOE-3)Decreased epiglottic movementDecreased base <strong>of</strong> tongue contact with posterior pharyngealwall,Decreased laryngeal elevationDecreased bolus propulsionStricturesPreventive measuresDuring surgery Appropriate use <strong>of</strong> reconstruction after totallaryngectomy with partial pharyngectomy has shownpromising results. (LOE-3) Adequate augmentation techniques in the <strong>for</strong>m <strong>of</strong>pedicled or free tissue flaps should be used if remnanatunstretched mucosa is less then 3cm. No increase instricture rates if primary closure per<strong>for</strong>med whenremnant unstretched mucosa is between 3-8cm (Hui etal) (LOE-3)During CTRT Use <strong>of</strong> Intensity Modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) candecrease injury to mucosa and salivary glands andimprove swallowing.(LOE III) Encourage oral feeds during treatment, especially inpatients with gastrostomy tubes, as these patients areknown to become gastrostomy dependant. Use <strong>of</strong> Amifostine has shown to significantly decreasedysphagia when combined with CTRT because <strong>of</strong> theattendanrt decrease in xerostomia (LOE-3)220

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