Physical and psychosocial consequences of total laryngectomy

摘要: The incidence and severity of respiratory symptoms after total laryngectomy their influence on daily living were studied in 59 laryngectomized patients. Daily sputum production was the principal complaint these patients (98%), followed by coughing (64%) need for frequent forced expectoration (more than 5 times a day) order to clear airway (57%). Frequent stoma cleaning required 37% Significant correlation found between symptoms, voice rehabilitation several aspects living, including fatigue, sleep problems, social contacts psychological distress. These findings indicate that are both troublesome. development effective methods minimizing and/or preventing such problems would contribute significantly improving quality life