Clinical Reference

Changes in Swallowing After Laryngectomy

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Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Dysphagia

References:

  • Landera, M. A., Lundy, D. S., & Sullivan, P. A. (2010). Dysphagia after total laryngectomy. Perspectives on Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders (Dysphagia), 19(2), 39-44.
  • Hilgers, F. J., van Dam, F. S., Keyzers, S., Koster, M. N., van As, C. J., & Muller, M. J. (2000). Rehabilitation of olfaction after laryngectomy by means of a nasal airflow-inducing maneuver: the polite yawning technique. Archives of Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery, 126(6), 726-732.
  • Togni, L., Mascitti, M., Vignini, A., Alia, S., Sartini, D., Barlattani, A., … & Santarelli, A. (2021). Treatment-related dysgeusia in oral and oropharyngeal cancer: A comprehensive review. Nutrients, 13(10), 3325.
  • Pitzer, G., Oursin, C., & Wolfensberger, M. (1998). Anterior pseudodiverticulum after laryngectomy. HNO, 46(1), 60-63.
After a total laryngectomy, there is likely no concern for aspiration. However, there are still structural changes that will impact swallowing function that the medical team should consider.
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