Laryngectomy

Question 1

laryngectomy

Answer 1

removal of larynx usually due to cancer

Question 2

typical laryngectomy

Answer 2

removes larynx and creating stoma for breathing with no direct access to oral cavity for speech

Question 3

TEP laryngectomy

Answer 3

tracheoesophageal puncture allowing for use of prosthesis to produce voice

Question 4

laryngectomee

Answer 4

person who gets laryngectomy

Question 5

why would someone need a laryngectomy

Answer 5

typically performed to treat laryngeal cancer that cannot be treated with other methods

Question 6

signs of laryngeal cancer

Answer 6

hoarseness
breathing difficulties
trouble swallowing
weight loss
pain
lump in neck

Question 7

How does one’s anatomical features change once they undergo a laryngectomy?

Answer 7

there is a permanent opening in neck for breathing
loses ability to speak through vocal cords
functions like blowing nose, smell, taste are lost
breathing is rerouted

Question 8

What are ways one can communicate post-laryngectomy?

Answer 8

artificial larynx
esophageal speech
TEP

Question 9

artificial larynx

Answer 9

pneumatic or electronic
generate sound when pressed against the neck.

Question 10

esophageal speech

Answer 10

Using the esophagus and the PE (pharyngoesophageal) segment to produce sound.

Question 11

TEP

Answer 11

Involves creating a puncture between the trachea and esophagus to use a prosthesis to create speech.

Question 12

What is the SLP’s role(s) working with laryngectomees?

Answer 12

assessment/diagnosis
rehabilitation
education
counseling
collaboration