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[Voice function in patients after partial laryngectomy]
B Kosztyła-Hojna1, S Chodynicki, B Lazarczyk
1Katedra i Klinika Otolaryngologii AM w Białymstoku.
Otolaryngologia Polska = the Polish Otolaryngology
|November 14, 1998
Summary
Partial laryngectomy for laryngeal cancer impacts voice quality. Horizontal laryngectomy resulted in the least voice impairment, while supraglottic subtotal laryngectomy caused the most significant vocal changes.
Area of Science:
- Otolaryngology
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Oncology
Context:
- Laryngeal cancer treatment often involves surgery, impacting vocal function.
- Partial laryngectomy techniques vary, influencing post-operative voice outcomes.
- Assessing voice quality requires both subjective and objective methodologies.
Purpose:
- To compare voice quality in patients undergoing different types of partial laryngectomy for laryngeal cancer.
- To evaluate the impact of vertical, horizontal, and supraglottic subtotal laryngectomies on voice production.
Summary:
- A study analyzed voice quality in 103 patients with laryngeal cancer treated with partial laryngectomy.
- Voice analysis utilized subjective assessments and objective spectrographic methods.
- Results indicated that horizontal laryngectomy led to the least vocal dysfunction, whereas supraglottic subtotal laryngectomy resulted in the most significant voice impairment.
Impact:
- Findings can inform surgical decision-making to optimize voice preservation in laryngeal cancer patients.
- Highlights the differential impact of various partial laryngectomy techniques on voice quality.
- Provides data for patient counseling regarding expected voice outcomes after specific surgical procedures.