2016
DOI: 10.4172/2161-119x.1000218
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Dynamics of Swallowing Tablets during the Recovery Period following Surgery for Tongue Cancer

Abstract: Objective: Medicinal tablets are sometimes difficult to swallow, even for healthy individuals. Accordingly, it is likely more difficult for patients to swallow tablets after oral surgery for tongue tumors. In this study, we aimed to investigate the dynamics of swallowing tablets in the recovery period following surgery for tongue tumors. Methods:Two experiments were conducted (Experiment 1 and Experiment 2). In Experiment 1, 20 tongue cancer patients swallowed simulated tablets and underwent videofluoroscopic … Show more

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