CLINICAL AND FUNCTIONAL FEATURES OF PATIENTS WITH EXTENSIVE LARYNGEAL DEFECTS THROUGHOUT RESTORATIVE THERAPY
Keywords:
Extensive laryngeal defects; restorative treatment; laryngeal function rehabilitation; respiratory disorders; voice recovery; swallowing dysfunction; post-intubation stenosis; tracheostomy; reconstructive surgery; decalcified bone grafts; phonopedic therapy; speech therapy; physiotherapy; quality of life; upper airway reconstruction.Abstract
Extensive defects of the larynx represent a major clinical challenge and commonly result from traumatic injuries, oncological conditions, or surgical procedures. Such defects severely compromise the larynx’s essential functions, including phonation, respiration, and swallowing, leading to a marked deterioration in patients’ quality of life. Effective management requires a comprehensive, multidisciplinary therapeutic strategy. Timely intervention combined with a structured rehabilitation program significantly enhances functional recovery; however, continuous monitoring of clinical and functional changes throughout the rehabilitation process is crucial for optimizing treatment outcomes.
Contemporary medical practice offers a wide range of therapeutic options for patients with laryngeal defects, including reconstructive surgical techniques as well as targeted physiotherapy and speech-language interventions. This study investigates the clinical and functional features of patients with extensive laryngeal defects and evaluates functional recovery dynamics at different stages of rehabilitation.
References
