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Dysphagia After Total Laryngectomy

Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America, 1988
Quantitative analysis of swallowing after total laryngectomy has been compared with the data obtained in normal subjects. Lack of negative pressure production in the PE segment has been related to the dysphagia and prolonged bolus transit times. High pressures in the oropharynx may be a cause of fistulas.
F M, McConnel, D, Cerenko, M S, Mendelsohn   +2 more
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Total glossectomy without laryngectomy

Journal of Maxillofacial Surgery, 1986
When cancer of the tongue reaches a large size (T3, T4) it is almost impossible to treat it successfully with radiotherapy. The only therapeutic possibility in such cases is, therefore, total glossectomy. This may be effected without laryngectomy and with immediate reconstruction using musculo-cutaneous flaps.
R, Brusati, M, Collini, A, Bozzetti
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Transoral robotic total laryngectomy

The Laryngoscope, 2013
AbstractObjectives/Hypothesis:Minimally invasive surgery has become the standard of care in many organ systems. Head and neck surgery has incorporated transoral surgery, either laser microsurgery or robotic resection, in the management of pharyngeal and laryngeal cancers. To date, the laryngeal procedures have taken the form of partial laryngectomy, as
Smith, Rv, Schiff, Ba, Sarta, C., Hans, Stéphane, Brasnu, Daniel   +4 more
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PHARYNGOCUTANEOUS FISTULA COMPLICATING TOTAL LARYNGECTOMY

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 1980
A series of 124 total laryngectomies for carcinoma is reviewed. The postoperative morbidity is discussed, and pharyngocutaneous fistula was found to occur in 30 patients. Its management is reviewed, and consideration is given to its relation to preoperative irradiation.
Wong, J, Wei, WI, Ong, GB, Lam, KH
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Aquatic activities after total laryngectomy

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2001
OBJECTIVETo assess the techniques used by patients who have undergone laryngectomies to enable them to participate in aquatic activities.STUDY DESIGNUnstructured interviews.METHODSThe case histories of 4 patients who have returned to swimming and other aquatic activities after total laryngectomy were obtained by non‐structured interviews emphasizing ...
A M, Karamzadeh, W B, Armstrong
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Nutrition Support After Total Laryngectomy

Journal of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, 1991
This study was performed to evaluate the influence of different nutrition supports (enteral vs parenteral) on nutritional status, postoperative complications, and length of hospitalization in patients undergoing total laryngectomy. Forty‐eight patients were divided at random into two groups and received enteral nutrition support by percutaneous ...
G, Iovinelli, I, Marsili, G, Varrassi
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REHABILITATION AFTER TOTAL LARYNGECTOMY

Medical Journal of Australia, 1981
The process of speech acquisition after laryngectomy is described with emphasis on the three principal types of alaryngeal voice (oesophageal, artificial larynx and surgically facilitated voice). Current views on the use of the artificial larynx and factors that may interfere with alaryngeal speech development are discussed.
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Laryngoplasty After Total Laryngectomy

Archives of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 1972
Laryngoplasty is a new surgical technique for vocal rehabilitation after total laryngectomy. It attempts to reconstruct a vibratory mechanism to serve as a sound source for oral communication. The sound source is constructed by creating a pharyngeal fistula and a dermal tube which connects the trachea with pharyngeal fistula.
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