Chapter 4 - Swallowing disorders following surgery

Question 1

ACSS

Answer 1

anterior cervical spine surgery - treatment for neck pain for certain conditions
postoperative dysphagia is common
symptoms include - VF paralysis

Question 2

AIRWAY EDEMA

Answer 2

reduction in sensation and ability to manage the bolus in the oral and oropharyngeal stage of swallowing

Question 3

NEOPLASIA

Answer 3

a condition that is caused by distortion, obstruction, reduced mobility or neuromuscular and sensory dysfunction of the passageways in the upper aerodigestive tract

Question 4

RFFF

Answer 4

radial forearm free flap - a surgery done for hypopharyngeal reconstruction

Question 5

TRACHEOTOMY

Answer 5

an operation during which the
surgeon makes a cut or opening in the trachea.
A tube is then inserted into the opening to bypass
a blockage, to remove secretions, or to allow air to
pass into and out of the lungs.

Question 6

DECANNULATION

Answer 6

removal of tracheotomy tube
improve swallowing function