Laryngectomy, laryngectomees Flashcards

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Laryngectomy

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surgical procedure

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Laryngectomee

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person who received the surgery

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3
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Lary

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nickname for person

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History of laryngectomy surgeries

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Over 100 years of documented literature about these surgeries
Documentation led to advancement and success of the procedure
UCD was 2nd laryngeal transplant a few years ago (larynx injured not diseased)

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5
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Lifestyle for Larys

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Product intensive lifestyle
SLPs have important role to teach Larys to find methods of communication that works and can be maintained
Surgeons not a great source of info
We create rapport to last a lifetime

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Resources

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larynxlink. com
inhealth. com
webwhispers. com
theial. com (International Assoc. of Latyngectomees)

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