Laryngeal Cancer
human papilloma virus (HPV 16) continues to be linked to the development of primarily oropharyngeal cancers
what is the cause of in oropharyngeal cancers younger and younger people globally
The patient has complete surgical removal of the larynx
What is a total laryngectomy?
This mechanical device vibrates and these vibrations are shaped into articulation
What is an artificial larynx?
A change or hoarseness in the voice that doesn’t go away in two weeks
What is a symptom of laryngeal cancer
the patient now breathes in through a hole in the neck and can no longer use nasal breathing
What is a tracheostoma?
This segment in the esophagus vibrates, while expelling high pressure air pushed out through the thoracic cavity, to produce esophageal speech
What is the pharyngo-esophageal segment ?
the cancer can be described in stages of progression based on the extent of Tumor, the spread to the lymph node and whether it has spread to other part of the body (metastasis)
What is the purpose of TNM classification?
The patient has a permanent stoma, an inability to smell and sniff, and a total loss of verbal communication
What are the consequences of total laryngectomy?
The tracheo -esophael speech restoration is not done when the patient fails this assessment
What is Air -Insufflation test?