Surgical and radiological effects upon the development of speech after total laryngectomy

Journal Article · Thu Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1981 · Ann. Otol., Rhinol., Laryngol.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1177/000348948109000321· OSTI ID:5441598

Richardson, J L

The data presented examine the relationship between postlaryngectomy communication method, and the extent of total laryngectomy and the use of radiation therapy. The expectations of speech therapy providers were also examined. The author interviewed 60 laryngectomy patients who were six months to 3 1/2 years postsurgery. Surgeries were grouped into four categories and correlated with communication method. The relationship was statistically significant with the most apparent deterrent effect exhibited only for the most extreme surgical excisions. There was no relationship with the use of radiation therapy. In many cases speech therapy providers' expectations were not supported by the data.

• OSTI ID: 5441598
• Journal Information: Ann. Otol., Rhinol., Laryngol.; (United States), Vol. 90:3 Pt 1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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