Swallowing, communication and quality of life outcomes in case of hemi-glossectomy: a case study

Bhumi A. Gaikwad; Jyoti S. Mohite; Mitali Thakar

doi:10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20194963

Authors

Bhumi A. Gaikwad Department of Audiology and Speech Therapy, Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Jyoti S. Mohite Department of Audiology and Speech Therapy, Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Mitali Thakar Department of Audiology and Speech Therapy, Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20194963

Keywords:

Hemi-glossectomy, Cancer, Dysphagia, Speech intelligibility, Quality of life

Abstract

The current article discusses about the assessment and detailed traditional therapeutic management in case of hemi-glossectomy patient. It also highlights how the glossectomy changes have an impact on the person’s psychological status; it is also an important aspect to be worked upon in therapy. With various traditional swallowing techniques along with postural and consistencies alterations helped patient to consume from thin liquids to soft solids oral feeds. The present article also talks about improvement in the speech intelligibility that was affected as a consequence of hemi-glossectomy.

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Author Biography

Bhumi A. Gaikwad, Department of Audiology and Speech Therapy, Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai, Maharashtra

Assistant Professor,

Department of Audiology and Speech Therapy

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