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September 24, 2025The Egyptian Journal of OtolaryngologyOpen Access

Quality of life in patients after total laryngectomy: a cross-sectional study in a Turkish cohort

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BÇBuse ÇetinkayaTrakya UniversityZPZahra PolatUniversity of Health ScienceMTMemduha TaşTrakya University

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Cross-sectional assessment reveals significant QoL differences in total laryngectomy patients, suggesting the need for focused voice rehabilitation and support.

Key Points

  • QoL significantly differs based on voice rehabilitation training in total laryngectomy patients, affecting emotional and physical health.
  • Patients receiving radiotherapy alone reported worse QoL scores compared to those undergoing surgery or chemoradiotherapy.
  • Emotional and total QoL subscales show significant variation based on the time since surgery, indicating long-term influences.
  • Regular QoL assessments are crucial for guiding psychological support and voice management strategies for laryngectomy patients.

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Çetinkaya et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d6e0fc8b2b6861e4c3f424https://doi.org/10.1186/s43163-025-00908-1
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