Predictors of postradiation swallowing dysfunction in head-and-neck cancer

Background: Organ preservation protocols using concurrent chemoradiation therapy is increasingly utilized as a primary treatment for locally advanced head-and-neck cancers. Swallowing dysfunction has been recognized as the most common treatment-related quality of life (QoL) issue affecting 50%–60% of patients. Objective: The aim of the present study was to identify the factors that affect swallowing function after head-and-neck irradiation....