Dysphagia is a common functional outcome following treatment of laryngeal cancer. Despite curative advances in both nonsurgical and surgical approaches, preserving and optimizing swallowing …

How extensive was the reconstruction? Approximately 2-4 weeks if primary closure and previously received radiation therapy. Approximately 4-8 weeks if free flap used for closure. Not as radio …

Mar 1, 2026 · Dysphagia is a common and challenging long-term sequela following total laryngectomy (TL) that can negatively impact patient quality of life. Followin…

Jan 27, 2020 · Purpose To characterize outcomes of total laryngectomy for the dysfunctional larynx after radiation. Methods Retrospective case series of all subjects who underwent total laryngectomy for …

Objective To describe swallowing physiology and functional outcomes at select intervals after definitive radiotherapy for laryngeal carcinoma. We also examined associations among patient, tumor, and …

Radiation, as well as flap reconstruction, can both negatively impact the strength and effectiveness of the pharyngeal constriction. In many cases, therapy can help improve the overall strength and …

Dec 18, 2024 · Background Laryngeal cancer is a common head and neck cancer. Surgical treatment can impair patients’ voice and swallowing function, making definitive radiotherapy a viable alternative …

Jun 1, 2005 · To evaluate quality of life issues in patients with laryngeal cancer after treatment with either chemoradiation or total laryngectomy and radiation th…

Mar 17, 2025 · Total laryngectomy (TL) causes severe impairments, while partial laryngectomy (PL) and chemoradiotherapy (CRT) preserve the organ but yield variable outcomes. This study assesses QoL, …

Mar 17, 2025 · This study evaluated the long-term quality of life (QoL) and functional outcomes in patients undergoing total laryngectomy (TL) compared to partial laryngectomy (PL) and …