Quality of life after total laryngectomy: impact of different vocal rehabilitation methods in a middle income country

Abstract Introduction The impact of advanced laryngeal cancer and its extensive surgical treatments cause significant morbidity for these patients. Total laryngectomy impacts essential functions such as breathing, communication and swallowing, and may influence the quality of life as well as affecti...

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Main Authors: F. G. R. Souza, I. C. Santos, A. Bergmann, L. C. S. Thuler, A. S. Freitas, E. Q. Freitas, F. L. Dias
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-04-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12955-020-1281-z