Open AccessImproved level of function in an individual with Carcinoma of the pyriform sinus undergoing radiotherapy: A case report study
Author(s) -
AK Akhil,
Varun Naik
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
journal of the scientific society
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2278-7127
pISSN - 0974-5009
DOI - 10.4103/0974-5009.202549
Subject(s) - medicine , pyriform sinus , swallowing , weakness , radiation therapy , functional impairment , physical therapy , surgery , fistula
A 72-year-old female with a history of cough and difficulty in swallowing was admitted in KLE Cancer Hospital and was diagnosed with carcinoma of the pyriform sinus, where she was undergoing radiotherapy and was referred for physiotherapy. On examination, she had chest secretion, cough, breathlessness, and generalized body weakness that led to functional limitations. Pre- and postfunctional assessment was done with the help of Functional independence measure (FIMS) scale. A 10-day physiotherapy intervention was given and post intervention evaluation showed an increased functional level