The Laryngectomee Guide provides practical information that can assist laryngectomees and their caregivers in dealing with medical, dental and psychological issues.
The Guide was endorsed by the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery..
Itzhak Brook, a physician and a laryngectomee.
This practical Guide was written by Dr.
In addition it addresses eating and swallowing issues, medical, dental and psychological concerns, preventive care, respiration and anesthesia, and travelling as a laryngectomee.
It contains information about the diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal and throat cancer; the side effects of radiation therapy and chemotherapy; the methods of speaking after laryngectomy; airway and stoma care, and voice prosthesis.
The Laryngectomee Guide provides practical information that can assist laryngectomees and their caregivers in dealing with medical, dental and psychological issues