Handout

Living Without the Larynx: Your Guide to Functional Laryngectomy

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Print Resource — US Letter — 2 pages

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

SLP

Diagnosis:

Dysphagia

References:

  • Evangelista, L., Nativ-Zeltzer, N., Bewley, A., Birkeland, A. C., Abouyared, M., Kuhn, M., Cates, D. J., Farwell, D. G., & Belafsky, P. (2024). Functional Laryngectomy and Quality of Life in Survivors of Head and Neck Cancer With Intractable Aspiration. JAMA otolaryngology-- head & neck surgery, 150(4), 335–341.
  • Olinde, L., Evangelista, L., & Bewley, A. F. (2021). Functional laryngectomy for the dysfunctional larynx: indications and outcomes in setting of prior chemoradiotherapy. Current opinion in otolaryngology & head and neck surgery, 29(6), 473–478.
  • Ueha, R., Magdayao, R. B., Koyama, M., Sato, T., Goto, T., & Yamasoba, T. (2023). Aspiration prevention surgeries: a review. Respiratory research, 24(1), 43.
Considering a functional laryngectomy can be overwhelming for patients facing chronic aspiration and severe swallowing issues. This resource provides a compassionate, easy-to-understand overview of what the surgery entails, potential benefits, and the challenges involved, helping patients make informed decisions about their health and quality of life.
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