Open AccessEffects of functional electrical stimulation on dysphagia caused by radiation therapy in patients with nasopharyngeal carcinoma
Author(s) -
PeiHung Lin,
TzuYu Hsiao,
YeunChung Chang,
LaiLei Ting,
WenShiang Chen,
Su-Chiu Chen,
TyngGuey Wang
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
supportive care in cancer
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.133
H-Index - 112
eISSN - 1433-7339
pISSN - 0941-4355
DOI - 10.1007/s00520-009-0792-2
Subject(s) - swallowing , medicine , dysphagia , functional electrical stimulation , hyoid bone , quality of life (healthcare) , nasopharyngeal carcinoma , physical therapy , stimulation , surgery , radiation therapy , nursing
This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of functional electrical stimulation on the swallowing function of irradiated nasopharyngeal carcinoma patients with dysphagia.
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