Quarterly update of studies published in acknowledged peer-reviewed journals on topics related to Head & Neck cancer, laryngectomy and tracheostomy.

Post-operative care for people living with a laryngectomy in Sweden.

Percutaneous Tracheostomy

In total laryngectomy (TL) patients voice prostheses (VP) can be implanted to restore speech by creating a tracheoesophageal voice.

Communication plays a vital role in our daily lives, allowing us to express our thoughts, feelings, and needs to those around us. For those living with a laryngectomy, the loss of their larynx, or voice box, can negatively impact their ability to communicate verbally.

Despite previous evidence demonstrating the safety and benefits of above-cuff vocalization (ACV) in mechanically ventilated patients, there's a lack of research on the hospital-wide adoption of ACV-capable tracheostomy tubes.

Reducing irritation and preventing medical adhesive related injuries in people with total laryngectomy.

Elective tracheostomies in the intensive care unit are performed in approximately 10% of patients requiring mechanical ventilation for longer than seven days.

Squamous cell carcinoma exhibits declining incidence in the Nordic countries with approximately 170 cases in Sweden each year.

Radiotherapy for head and neck cancers employs ionizing radiation which damages genetic material of susceptible malignant cells. In the oral cavity, this can lead to dental complications such as mucositis, trismus, xerostomia, radiation caries, and osteoradionecrosis.

At the end of the year 1873 the first total laryngectomy in humans was performed by the German surgeon Theodor Billroth.

Exploring the impact of voice on identity through the award-winning Sound Voice Project.

To celebrate the 150th anniversary of Total Laryngectomy and in honor of Prof. Dr. Theodor Billroth, a conference will be held at The Netherlands Cancer Institute/Antoni van Leeuwenhoek Hospital, Amsterdam, November 23-24 2023.

As the prevalence of long-term survivors of neck and head cancer (HNC) treatment increases, late effects arise.

Discover how providing patients with educational tools in head and neck therapy can improve engagement, compliance and treatment outcomes for speech language therapists. Learn more here.

Prospective 5-year study of trismus prevalence in HNC patients

Communicative participation after total laryngectomy and COVID-19 impact

Decreased Total Laryngectomy complications using a clinical care pathway

Animated videos after head and neck surgery