Patient with Progressive Swallowing Difficulties
Otolaryngology Patient Scenarios
Keyword(s)
swallow
Completion in this course will enable the participant to assess their knowledge of the evaluation and management of a patient with progressive swallowing difficulties.
Credits
CME:1.0, MOC:1.0
Description
Outcome Objectives
At the completion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Evaluate a patient with late dysphagia after head and neck cancer.
2. Explain the proper use and interpretation of video fluoroscopic swallow assessment findings.
3. Articulate the pathophysiology of late dysphagia in head and neck cancer survivor.
4. Describe the multidisciplinary management of late dysphagia.
5. Define indications for surgical management and postsurgical rehabilitation
Kate Hutcheson, PhD, faculty for this accredited education activity has received research funding from DOD, ASH Foundation, Atos Medical, HESI Thrive Foundation; salary from the University of Houston, University of Texas; and honoraria from Atos Medical.
John Paul Giliberto, MD, CME Reviewer and AAO-HNSF Education Committee Member for this accredited education activity has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Jeffrey P. Simons, MD, CME planner and AAO-HNSF Education Coordinator for Education has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
Christine Brown, CME planner and AAO-HNSF staff member has no relationship(s) with ineligible companies to disclose.
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