Speech, as a form of communication, is a vital key to human existence, giving meaning,
colour and purpose to one's life. In spite of major strides in the field of conservative laryngeal …

Total laryngectomy is potentially a debilitative surgery resulting in compromise of some of
the most basic functions of life including speech and swallowing. This may have a profound …

Despite advances in conservative laryngeal surgery and radiotherapy, total laryngectomy
still remains the procedure of choice for advanced-stage (UICC T3 and T4) laryngeal …

Total laryngectomy or laryngopharyngectomy remains the procedure of choice for advanced
laryngeal/hypopharyngeal carcinoma, either as a primary procedure or as salvage following …

Laryngeal carcinoma threatens not only the existence but also the integrity of life by
destroying the fundamental human characteristic of verbal communication. Treatment of this …

Total laryngectomy or laryngopharyngectomy remains the procedure of choice for advanced-
stage (UICC T3 and T4) laryngeal carcinoma around the world despite advances in …

TOTAL LARYNGECTOMY AND ITS CONSEQUENCES 1.1 TOTAL LARYNGECTOMY 1.2
CONSEQUENCES OF TOTAL LARYNGECTOMY 1.2. 1 Loss of laryngeal functions 1.2. 2 …

Total laryngectomy is the surgical procedure traditionally used to treat patients with
advanced-stage cancer of the larynx. The impairments resulting from removal of such a …

It has been estimated that approximately II 000 new cases of laryngeal cancer occur
annually in the United States.'Of these, 85% Hill be males.'Although laryngeal cancer may …

Post-laryngectomy rehabilitation has generated tremendous interest in recent times owing to
the development of innovative prosthetic devices and other appliances aimed at making life …