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Laryngectomy
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Definition of 'Laryngectomy'Total or partial excision of the larynx. Common names: Laryngectomy; Laryngectomies |
Sunday, November 22, 2009
30 Aug 2009 
BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to evaluate the results of endoscopic horizontal supraglottic laryngectomy (EHSL) by CO(2) laser. METHODS: Between 1996 and 2005, 78 patients underwent a horizontal supraglottic laryngectomy operation ... Read more...
30 Aug 2009 BACKGROUND: Reconstruction following total laryngopharyngectomy and total glossectomy is quite challenging. Many free flaps are not options for reconstruction of this particular defect because of the large area that requires reconstruction and the ... Read more...
Endoscopic partial supraglottic laryngectomies: techniques and results.
30 Aug 2009 OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate long-term results of endoscopic surgery for supraglottic carcinoma. STUDY DESIGN: Case series with chart review. SETTING: Tertiary care university hospital. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: From 1992 to 2004, 45 ... Read more...
Latest indexed articles for 'Laryngectomy'
These are the very latest articles for this heading:
- Endoscopic horizontal partial laryngectomy by CO(2) laser in the management of supraglottic squamous cell carcinoma. 30 Aug 2009
- Modified ileocolic free flap: viable choice for reconstruction of total laryngopharyngectomy with total glossectomy. 30 Aug 2009
- Endoscopic partial supraglottic laryngectomies: techniques and results. 30 Aug 2009
- Thyroid cancer incidentally found in radical surgery for laryngeal/hypopharyngeal cancer. 30 Aug 2009
- A simple myocutaneous flap for short-stump mediastinal tracheostomy. 30 Aug 2009
- Subtotal or partial unilateral arytenoidectomy for treatment of arytenoid chondritis in five calves. 13 Aug 2009
- Supracricoid hemilaryngopharyngectomy for selected pyriform sinus carcinoma patients--a retrospective chart review. 9 Aug 2009
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30 Jul 2009 - Management of laryngeal dysplasia in the United Kingdom: a web-based questionnaire survey of current practice. 30 Jul 2009
- Fistula between the carotid artery and larynx in a 67-year-old man. 30 Jul 2009
- Rehabilitation of swallowing with polydimethylsiloxane injections in patients who underwent partial laryngectomy. 30 Jul 2009
- Playing a brass instrument after total laryngectomy: a case report. 30 Jul 2009
- Anterolateral thigh free flap for tracheal reconstruction after parastomal recurrence. 30 Jul 2009
- The effect of arytenoid resection on functional results of cricohyoidopexy. 30 Jul 2009
- Emerging concepts in airway infantile hemangioma assessment and management. 30 Jul 2009
- Pectoralis myofascial flap during salvage laryngectomy prevents pharyngocutaneous fistula. 30 Jul 2009
- In reference to Sexual problems after total or partial laryngectomy. 30 Jul 2009
- National laryngopharyngectomy and reconstructive surgery survey. 30 Jul 2009
- A short perspective on the surgical restoration of alaryngeal speech. 30 Jul 2009
- [Pulmonary rehabilitation after total laryngectomy using a heat and moisture exchanger (HME)] 28 Jul 2009
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Technical information about 'Laryngectomy'
Definition: Total or partial excision of the larynx.
Descriptor UI: D007825
Alternative terms: Laryngectomy; Laryngectomies;
Related Mesh Headings: Larynx, Artificial; Speech, Alaryngeal;
Allowable Qualifiers: adverse effects; classification; economics; education; history; instrumentation; legislation & jurisprudence; methods; mortality; nursing; psychology; rehabilitation; standards; trends; utilization; veterinary; statistics & numerical data; contraindications; ethics;
Tree Number: E04.580.369;
Technical Notes: do not use /util except by MeSH definition