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Comparative videostroboscopic analysis after different external partial laryngectomies [PDF]
Background/Aim. After external partial laryngectomias, videostroborscopy is very usefull in evaluation of postoperative phonatory mehanisms showing the “slow motion” of the vibrations of the remaining laryngeal structures.
Mumović Gordana M.
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Quality of life of patients treated surgically for head and neck cancer [PDF]
The quality of survival of 48 patients treated surgically for head and neck cancer was assessed using a problem-orientated self-administered questionnaire. The questionnaire was based on the European Organization for Research into the Treatment of Cancer
Greenberg, MP +4 more
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The immunohistochemical expression of leptin in lymph node metastasis from laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) [PDF]
Introduction: Leptin is a proteohormone produced predominantly by white adipocytes and primarily known for its key role in the control of food intake and sense of satiety.
D'Alessi S +7 more
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Subjective and Objective Assessment of Olfactory Function in Post-Laryngectomy Patients
Objective: To determine the olfactory function among post-laryngectomy patients using a questionnaire adapted from that of the Smell and Taste Clinic of Hospital of University Pennsylvania (HUP) and the Santo Tomas Smell Identification Test ...
Ricardo L. Ramirez +2 more
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Silent speech: restoring the power of speech to people whose larynx has been removed [PDF]
Every year, some 17,500 people in Europe and North America lose the power of speech after undergoing a laryngectomy, normally as a treatment for throat cancer.
Gilbert, James M. +4 more
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The current role of salvage surgery in recurrent head and neck squamous cell carcinoma [PDF]
Hamoir, M., Schmitz, S., Suarez, C., Strojan, P., Hutcheson, K.A., Rodrigo, J.P., Mendenhall, W.M., Simo, R., Saba, N.F., D‘Cruz, A.K., Haigentz, M., Jr., Bradford, C.R., Genden, E.M., Rinaldo, A., Ferlito ...
Hamoir, M. +3 more
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Laryngectomy patients usually have poor pulmonary functions due to long-term smoking. Their lungs can easily be decompensated. Hence, meticulous evaluation and timely management of severe respiratory distress in laryngectomy patients can be life savers ...
Selmin Karataylı Özgürsoy +3 more
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Background Pharyngocutaneous fistula is the most common and troublesome complication after total laryngectomy. Many factors may be used in laryngectomy patients for the early diagnosis of pharyngocutaneous fistulae such as skin flap edema, neck erythema,
Ahmed Amin Nassar, Hazem Othman Ibrahim
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Psychometric Properties of Questionnaires on Functional Health Status in Oropharyngeal Dysphagia: A Systematic Literature Review [PDF]
Introduction. Questionnaires on Functional Health Status (FHS) are part of the assessment of oropharyngeal dysphagia. Objective. To conduct a systematic review of the literature on the psychometric properties of English-language FHS questionnaires in ...
Cordier, Reinie +3 more
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The aim of this non-randomized clinical trial was to evaluate tumor outcomes and subjective quality of voice following radiotherapy and partial laryngectomy in early-stage glottic laryngeal cancers. Non-Randomized Clinical Trial.
Mehrdad Jafari +4 more
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