Critical Review: Effectiveness of trismus treatment in irradiated patients with head and neck cancer
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The purpose of this critical review is to evaluation the effectiveness of treatment protocols available for the treatment of trismus resulting from radiotherapy in adult patients with head and neck cancer. Included in this review are the following study designs: randomized controlled trials, a retrospective cohort study, and a case report. Overall, research suggests that treatment of trismus is possible and can be effective. Suggestions for future studies in this area are discussed. In addition, clinical recommendations for speech-language pathology services are listed.
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تاریخ انتشار 2008