Brian,

I made a first-pass read on it just now and am thankful for directing us to this specific site. I think the article is well written, gives a comprehensive view of dysphagia vs a normal swallowing function, and details treatment recommendations.

Two items from me:
1. Is there a latest version of this article? Am not sure if this article is as old as Nov 06, '02 (as indicated just prior to "Abstract and Introduction") or as recent as Nov 14, '08 (as indicated on the upper right margin section of each page).
2. While it gives a very good narrative of treatment suggestions on page 8, perhaps a minor improvement to include illustrations and/or pictures will also be helpful to the readers, particluarly on the item about Postural Strategies. (For Pam - this is the same procedure suggested to me during my swallowing and speech therapy sessions)

Finally, on your last item - Yes, I would be interested in writing a patient's perspective, if I am allowed to participate.

Thanks again.

Jojo


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Pre-op Dx: Tongue SCCA Stage IVB (T4N2cM0)
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