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What is Laryngectomy?

Category: Surgeries

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Laryngectomy is the removal of the larynx (voice box) and separation of the airway from the mouth, nose and esophagus. All or part of the larynx may be removed in a laryngectomy.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Aspiration 1 0
Choking on my saliva when relaxed and forget to swallow 1 0
Shortness of breath (dyspnea) 1 1
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 0
Mild 0
None 1

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Laryngectomy

Side effect Patients Percentage

Duration

Stopped having Laryngectomy

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 2
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 1
Usually 0
Sometimes 0
Never taken as prescribed 0
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 0
Somewhat hard to take 1
A little hard to take 0
Not at all hard to take 0
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 0
$25-49 0
< $25 1
Not specified 0
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