He had the voice box removed last october then 6 weeks of radiotherapy which was slow to heal but he seems to manage that now okay its the swallowing nothing goes down just comes back even water is there something stopping food going to the stomachWhy is my husband having difficulty swallowing after a larynectomy and radiotherapy ?
These are the causes of one having difficulty in swallowing after a Laryngectomy and Radiation...
1) Commonest is A STRICTURE across the Oropharynx and the Oesophagus which occurs as a Consequence of Radiation.. This can be treated by manual dilatation with Bogues and sometimes surgery
2) It can be a cancer recurrence and involving a growth which is obstructing the orifice.. This is possible since around 1 year has elapsed after his surgery
3) It can also be a Neuromuscular dysfunction which is causing this..
Whatever the cause may be, it warrants a immediate attention by a ENT specialist... Consult ur Doctor immediately..Why is my husband having difficulty swallowing after a larynectomy and radiotherapy ?
go see the doctor immediatly before he gets dehydrated or starves. this is common after an operation like that so your doctor will know what to do
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