Wk 1 Head and Neck Cancer Flashcards
What causes 85% of head and neck cancers?
Tobacco use
Who is most likely to get head and neck cancers?
More likely men over the age of 50
If under the age of 50, the cancer is most likely associated with…
HPV
What is the first line treatment for head and neck cancer?
Surgery
5 surgical interventions for head and neck cancer
Vocal cord stripping, laryngectomy, tracheostomy, lymph node removal, neck dissection
3 methods of restoring oral communication after a laryngectomy
artificial larynx (electrolarnyx), tracheoesophageal voice restoration, esophageal speech
What is the vibratory source of esophageal speech?
pharyngoesophageal (PE) segment
What is the driving force for speech production in esophageal speech?
Oral air that is introduced into the esophagus and expelled past the PE
What is the advantage of esophageal speech?
Hands free and no devices needed
What are the disadvantages of esophageal speech?
Takes a long time to learn the technique and quality of speech is not as good as others.
Removal of all tissue on side of the neck
radical neck dissection
What does a radical neck dissection include?
From mandible to clavicle including muscle, nerve, salivary glands, and major blood vessels
Number one concern with radical neck dissection
airway maintenance
What is an expected finding for post op radical neck dissection?
blood tinged sputum
