Presence of a tracheotomy tube and aspiration status in early, postsurgical head and neck cancer patients
Leder SB, Joe JK, Ross DA, Coelho DH, Mendes J. Presence of a tracheotomy tube and aspiration status in early, postsurgical head and neck cancer patients. Head & Neck 2005, 27: 757-761. PMID: 16086412, DOI: 10.1002/hed.20239.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNeck cancer patientsAspiration statusTracheotomy tubeCancer patientsPostsurgical headGauze spongesFiberoptic endoscopic evaluationFEES resultsConsecutive adultsDistal tracheaEndoscopic evaluationSwallowing functionPostoperative headAspiration riskEndoscopic examinationClinical impressionDecannulationPatientsTracheostomaExperienced examinersTracheotomyStatusHeadDysphagiaComorbidities