Abstract
Following a number of radiologic and surgical procedures for the treatment of oral cancer, a patient with severe facial disfigurement and alteration of the vocal tract acquired acceptable speech. Consultation among referring physicians and speech pathologists can aid such a patient by facilitating the rehabilitative process through improvement of communicative skills.
MeSH terms
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / rehabilitation*
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Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / therapy
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Humans
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Male
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Mandible / radiation effects
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Mandible / surgery*
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Mandibular Prosthesis / rehabilitation
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Mouth Neoplasms / rehabilitation*
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Mouth Neoplasms / therapy
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Quality of Life
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Radiation Injuries / rehabilitation
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Speech Disorders / therapy*
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Speech Therapy
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Tongue / surgery*
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Tongue Neoplasms / surgery
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Voice Training