Assessment of Dysphagia after Hemiglossectomy and Radiotherapy: A Prospective Study

Abstract Background Malignancy of the tongue is a common condition affecting patients and their day-to-day activities. The plays an important role in deglutition. combination treatment modality involving surgical resection with or without reconstruction radiation most commonly used for such lesions. This turn has profound impact on quality life owing to nature treatment. Aim study aimed assess swallowing carcinoma following hemiglossectomy radiotherapy (RT). Methodology A prospective carried out 20 who underwent primary closure followed by RT. All were evaluated using Dysphagia Handicap Index before surgery; after surgery 10th 30th days; during RT 15 fractions radiation; 1, 2, 3 months postcompletion Results significantly increased from preoperative value both all follow-up visits (p < 0.001). severe self-reported dysphagia was noted RT(p Conclusion shows that adjuvant negative swallowing, thereby life.