An interdisciplinary approach to rehabilitation after hemiglossectomy with a reconstructive component (a clinical case)
Year: 2026
Type: article
Study design: Case Report
Abstract: The problem of diagnosis and treatment of malignant neoplasms of the oral cavity is extremely relevant including association with specific postoperative disorders such as problems with breathing, swallowing, pronunciation and voice. Modern studies on therapy of this pathology are aimed both on oncological radicalness and search for innovative solutions for maximal preservation of patients’ quality of life in the framework of interdisciplinary interaction between specialists at medical and psychological stages of rehabilitation. The article presents a clinical case of successful comprehensive rehabilitation of a patient after hemiglossectomy with subsequent surgical reconstruction. Rehabilitation tactics including preoperative preparation, as well as timely and continuous logopedic work with psychological support, promote increased efficacy of recovery of functions damaged during combination treatment of patients with cancer of the oral cavity.
Source: Head and neck tumors (HNT)
Language: English
Topic: Head and Neck Cancer Studies
Subfield: Otorhinolaryngology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7204995694