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COMPARING THE EFFICACY OF VOICE RESTORATION SPEAKING OPTIONS FOLLOWING LARYNGECTOMY [PDF]

, 2013
The objective of this research paper is to identify the efficacy of speech rehabilitation options after total laryngectomy by comparing the currently available alaryngeal speaking techniques, with increased focus on tracheoesophageal puncture.
Kerkhoff, Elizabeth K
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8 years study of pharyngocutaneous fistula following total laryngectomy at C. H. Baragwanath Hospital [PDF]

, 2010
MMed (Otorhinolargngology). Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the WitwatersrandIntroduction The bulk of the surgical literature about laryngeal cancer is concerned with cure rates or five-year survival rates.
Sabri, Issam Fetouri
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Quality Improvement on the Long-term Care Ventilator Unit: Interventions to Increase Patient Safety and Prevent Patient Harm [PDF]

, 2019
BACKGROUND: Tracheostomy patients are susceptible to life-threatening emergencies when their airways are compromised. Epidemiologic data suggests that 3.2% to 30% of tracheostomy patents have a complication. The long-term care ventilator unit (LTCVU) is
Anderson, Billie, Samuels, Joanne
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Assessing Laryngectomy Patient Education on YouTube: Investigating Quality and Reliability

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Objective This study aimed to characterize the quality of laryngectomy‐related patient education on YouTube and understand factors impacting video content quality. Study Design Cross‐sectional cohort analysis.
Matthew E. Lin, Oluwatobiloba Ayo‐Ajibola, Carlos X. Castellanos, Jonathan West, Neil Luu, Ian Kim, Niels C. Kokot   +6 more
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Early application value of flexible laryngoscope swallowing function assessment in patients after partial laryngectomy

Scientific Reports
To investigate the influence of early dysphagia on quality of life in patients with partial laryngectomy, and to investigate the application value of Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing (FEES).
Lina Jia, Chenxu Yan, Run Liu, Pengfei He, Ailing Liu, Fei Yang, Hui Huangfu, Sen Zhang   +7 more
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Theodor Billroth and his musical life. [PDF]

, 2012
Although most widely recognized for the two types of gastric reconstructions that bear his name, Christian Albert Theodor Billroth was one of the most innovative surgeons of his time. His contributions included developing techniques for procedures on the
Hartendorp, B.S., Patrick A., Maxwell, IV, MD, Pinckney J., Yeo, MD, Charles J.   +2 more
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Evaluation of a novel simulation-based training for urgent laryngectomy care

BMC Medical Education
Background Laryngectomy (removal of the larynx, usually due to cancer) results in significant anatomical changes requiring specific clinical skills to safely manage the airway and support altered communication. It is crucial that healthcare professionals
Freya Sparks, Nicky Gilbody, Katerina Hilari   +2 more
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Barnes Hospital Bulletin [PDF]

, 1981
https://digitalcommons.wustl.edu/bjc_barnes_bulletin/1187/thumbnail ...

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THE GHOSTLY PHENOMENON OF PHANTOM LARYNX IN TOTAL LARYNGECTOMY PATIENTS

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2018
Objective: To determine the frequency of the phenomenon of phantom larynx in post total laryngectomy. Study Design: Descriptive cross section study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, Combined Military
Syed Nadeem Ul Haq, Zeeshan Ali
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Porous polyethylene in reconstructive head and neck surgery [PDF]

, 1985
Berghaus, Alexander
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