Do I need to see a speech therapist before my head and/or neck surgery?

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Besides info-counselling, speech therapists will also conduct pre-operative speech and swallowing assessments with you to establish your functional baselines before you go for surgery.

Do I need to see a speech therapist before my head and/or neck surgery?

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