Laryngectomy

Laryngectomy defintion: Laryngectomy is the removal of the larynx. Patient breathes through a stoma. This is indicated for laryngeal cancer after using chemo or radiation therapy. A one way valve between the tracheal-osopheageal fistula(communications between two epithelial surfaces) is placed. Speech is generated via the vibration of the pharynx and articulation of the mouth and tongue.