Functional status after total laryngectomy: cross-sectional survey of 79 laryngectomees using the Performance Status Scale for Head and Neck Cancer
Conclusions: In post-laryngectomy patients, Performance Status Scale for Head and Neck Cancer scores improved over time, especially those for the speech and public eating domains, reflecting increasing confidence in social interactions and familiarity with surgical voice restoration.
from the Journal of Laryngology and Otology
Posted on March 25, 2010, in Research and tagged Laryngeal neoplasms, laryngectomy, larynx, outcome assessment, speech, swallowing. Bookmark the permalink. Leave a Comment.

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