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Laryngectomy
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Laryngectomy is the removal of the larynx and separation of the airway from the mouth, nose and esophagus. In a total laryngectomy the entire larynx is removed and in a partial laryngectomy only a portion is taken out. The laryngectomee breathes through an opening in the neck known as a stoma.
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This video explains laryngectomy, the removal of the larynx with separation of the airway from the mouth, nose and esophagus. It distinguishes a total laryngectomy, in which the entire larynx is removed, from a partial laryngectomy, and explains that the person breathes through an opening in the neck known as a stoma.
Key points
- Defines laryngectomy as removal of the larynx
- Distinguishes total from partial laryngectomy
- Explains that breathing takes place through a neck opening called a stoma
Video Overview
This video presents “Laryngectomy” — Laryngectomy is the removal of the larynx and separation of the airway from the mouth, nose and esophagus. In a total laryngectomy the entire larynx is removed and in a partial laryngectomy only a portion is taken out. The laryngectomee. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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