Working With Oral Cancer - Working With

Julia Appleton, Jane Machin

Paperback (31 Dec 1997)

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Publisher's Synopsis

Anatomy & medical aspects: Normal anatomy, articulation and swallowing: Common sites for tumours; Surgical & medical treatment of tumours. Effects on swallowing & assessment of difficulties which may arise: Pre-operative visit; Post-operative visit; Radiotherapy & its side-effects; Nutrition after surgery; Problems associated with chemotherapy; Tracheotomy tubes; Objective assessment of dysphagia. Treatment & management of swallowing disorders; Dysphagic symptoms following surgery; Exercises for swallowing rehabilitation; Alternative methods of feeding; Prosthetics. Effects on articulation & assessment procedures; Management & treatment; Oral exercises; AAC. Altered body image: Theory of body image; Effects of disfiguring surgery; Ways to adapt. Illustrations, tables and useful appendices augment the clearly presented text.

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Book information

ISBN:	9780863884290
Publisher:	Taylor and Francis
Imprint:	Routledge
Pub date:	31 Dec 1997
DEWEY:	616.99431059
DEWEY edition:	21
Language:	English
Number of pages:	100
Weight:	520g
Height:	297mm
Width:	210mm