My husband is 15 years post chem-radiation for base of tongue cancer. Starting 2-3 years ago he has suffered from Progressive Dysphagia--increased difficulty swallowing, increased saliva production that is difficult to control, resulting in drooling, spitting, and garbled speech.
ENT referred him for upper endoscopy which found esophageal stenosis, likely post radiation sequel and gerd. Two areas of stenosis were dilated.
My question is, has anyone had good results from dilation of esophageal stenosis?
CG to husband, dx @ age 65, nonsmoker/social drinker. Dx 5/08 SCC Stage IV, BOT T1N2aM0. 33 IMRT - completed 9/12/08. Induction Chemo (Cisplatin, Taxotere & 5FU), plus concurrent Cisplatin. 1/09 PEG removed; 5/09 neg PET/CT; 5/10 PET/CT NED Dental extraction & HBOT 2013; ORN 2014; Debridement/Tissue Transfer & HBOT 2016
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