Laryngectomy

Laryngectomy is the removal of the larynx and separation of the airway from the mouth, nose, and esophagus. The laryngectomee breathes through an opening in the neck, a stoma. It is done in cases of laryngeal cancer. However, many laryngeal cancer cases are now treated only with radiation and chemotherapy or other laser procedures, and laryngectomy is performed when those treatments fail to conserve the larynx. (From the Wikpedia article Laryngectomy.)

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Recent Publications on Laryngectomy:
Intraoperative modification of a supracricoid laryngectomy to a subtotal laryngectomy with tracheohyoidoepiglottopexy. In recent decades, with the widespread diffusion of the supracricoid...	30th October, 2009	Section of Otolaryngology, Department of Medical and Surgical Specialties,	Eur Arch Otorhinolaryngol. 2009 Dec;266(12):2005-8.
Smoking Behaviour after Laryngectomy. SMOKING BEHAVIOUR AFTER LARYNGECTOMYBACKGROUND: Tobacco smoking is an...	30th October, 2009	Universitat Leipzig, Abteilung Medizinische Psychologie und Medizinische	Laryngorhinootologie. 2009 Oct 28. DOI Direct Link
Cytology of the nasal mucosa after total laryngectomy. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates morphological changes in the nasal...	30th October, 2009	Department of Otorhinolaryngology/Head & Neck Surgery, Charles University	Acta Otolaryngol. 2009 Nov;129(11):1262-5.
Prevention of unplanned pharyngocutaneous fistula in salvage laryngectomy. CONCLUSION: This study demonstrates morphological changes in the nasal...	29th October, 2009	Department of Otolaryngology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center and Long	Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2009 Nov;141(5):645-7. DOI Direct Link
[Stomal recurrence after total laryngectomy: clinical and patological analysis of risk factors.] OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study is to evaluate risk factors for stomal...	28th October, 2009	Department of Otolaryngology, Izmir Ataturk Training and Research	Kulak Burun Bogaz Ihtis Derg. 2009 May-Jun;19(3):146-50.
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BioNews Results for Laryngectomy:
The Role of Pectoralis Major Muscle Flap in Salvage Total Laryngectomy	MDLinx:  Oct 22 2009 12:16PM Matching: laryngectomy

Laryngectomy Clinical Trials:
Concurrent Chemoradiation Versus Surgery With Adjuvant Therapy in Advanced Laryngopharyngeal Cancers

Laryngectomy Patents:
US Patent No.	Title
5848590	Tracheostoma filter with HME properties
6487531	Signal injection coupling into the human vocal tract for robust audible and inaudible voice recognition
6575158	Endotracheal tube guide and related tracheostomy surgical procedure
6583108	Human bikunin
6668831	Appliance for a stoma
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Companies working in the area of Laryngectomy from Bioportfolio's Biocorporate database :
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Kapitex Healthcare Ltd Kapitex is a specialist company focussing on Head and Neck cancer and airway management for laryngectomy and tracheostomy patients. The Company has an excellent reputation for product quality and... www.kapitex.com/        View full profile

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