Functional Laryngectomy and Quality of Life in Survivors of Head and Neck Cancer With Intractable Aspiration.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Late effects of head and neck cancer (HNC) treatment include profound dysphagia, chronic aspiration, and death. Functional laryngectomy (FL) can improve patient survival and quality of life (QoL); however, removing a failing larynx for a noncancer reason is a difficult decision. Data regarding the ability of FL to improve self-perceptions of voice, swallowing, and QOL in survivors of HNC with intractable aspiration are inconclusive.

Objective

To investigate the association of FL with changes in self-reported perceptions of voice, swallowing, oral intake, QoL, and mood in survivors of HNC experiencing profound dysphagia and intractable aspiration.

Design, settings, and participants

This cohort study was conducted at a single academic institution and included

SUBMITTER: Evangelista L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10921343 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature