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Speech defects in head and neck cancer patients - a one year study
(1996) Osowole, O.S.; Ijaduola, G.T. A
This paper is based on a study of the speech defects in 74 head and neck cancer in-patients seen at the Ear, Nose and Throat Department of the University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria between October 1989 and October 1990. Out of the 74 patients, only 65 had speech problems while 9 were free of speech defects. Hoarseness and rhinolalia clause were found to be the commonest. Other speech detects found were the so called "hot potato" voice and minimal pitch changes
Pattern of speech and language disorders in university college hospital, Ibadan
(1996-07) Osowole, O.S.|; Ijaduola, G.T. A
188 patients referred for speech therapy at U.C.H. Ibadan were analysed for types of speech pathology. Having ascertained the Ear, Nose and Throat conditions of the patients and with no significant medical indications, patients were promptly refered or Speech/Language assessment and therapy. The incidence of Speech/Language impairment was found to be higher in children (0-10 years) while delayed speech was found to be more prevalent. The import of public education on forms., causes, prevention and correction of speech and language defects was suggested.