Surgery for Dysphagia
Keywords:
surgery for dysphagia,
surgical rehabilitation,
support by a specialist team,
suitable management
2016 Volume 28 Issue 2 Pages 102-106
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2016 Volume 28 Issue 2 Pages 102-106
The usefulness of rehabilitation for dysphagia is widely recognized. However, the effectiveness of surgery for dysphagia is only recognized by some otolaryngologists and rehabilitation specialists. We experienced a case in which a drastic improvement in the patient’s quality of life was obtained after surgery for disphagia. Surgery for dysphagia is surgical rehabilitation in the therapy procedure in deglutition rehabilitation. Patients in whom surgery is indicated have various problems, and the support of a specialist team is required. Suitable management is necessary for surgery.
