Laryngectomy
Overview
Possible Complications
Problems are rare, but all procedures have some risk. The doctor will go over some problems that could happen, such as:
- Excess bleeding
- Problems from anesthesia, such as wheezing or sore throat
- Infection
- Blood clots
- Damage to nearby structures
- Problems speaking
- The need for repeat surgery
Things that may raise the risk of problems are:
- Smoking
- Drinking
- Chronic diseases, such as diabetes or obesity
SymptomsandDiagnosis
Treatments
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RESOURCES
American Cancer Society https://www.cancer.org
National Cancer Institute https://www.cancer.gov
CANADIAN RESOURCES
Canadian Cancer Society https://www.cancer.ca
Health Canada https://www.canada.ca
References
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Laryngeal and hypopharyngeal cancer. American Cancer Society website. Available at: https://www.cancer.org/cancer/laryngeal-and-hypopharyngeal-cancer.html. Accessed December 7, 2020.
Management of head and neck cancer—based on cancer site. EBSCO DynaMed website. Available at: https://www.dynamed.com/management/management-of-head-and-neck-cancer-based-on-cancer-site. Accessed December 7, 2020.