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Any condition that causes dysphagia can directly reduce dietary intake and impair nutrition. The complex process that allows for the safe passage of masticated food boluses through the pharynx and esophagus for subsequent digestion and absorption can be disrupted by several pathologic phenomena caused by a disease or the toxic effects of the treatment for the disease. Moreover, malnutrition can worsen the dysphagia itself, leading to increased morbidity and mortality, thus causing a vicious cycle.
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Anand, A., Balasubramanian, D. (2018). Diet and Nutritional Considerations. In: Thankappan, K., Iyer, S., Menon, J. (eds) Dysphagia Management in Head and Neck Cancers. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8282-5_16
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