Rehabilitation of a patient with complete mandibulectomy and partial glossectomy

Am J Otolaryngol. 1980 May;1(3):256-61. doi: 10.1016/s0196-0709(80)80097-4.

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.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / rehabilitation*
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / therapy
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Mandible / radiation effects
  • Mandible / surgery*
  • Mandibular Prosthesis / rehabilitation
  • Mouth Neoplasms / rehabilitation*
  • Mouth Neoplasms / therapy
  • Quality of Life
  • Radiation Injuries / rehabilitation
  • Speech Disorders / therapy*
  • Speech Therapy
  • Tongue / surgery*
  • Tongue Neoplasms / surgery
  • Voice Training