Foundations of voice and speech rehabilitation following laryngeal cancer /
by Philip C. Doyle.
- San Diego, Calif. : Singular Pub. Group, c1994.
- xvi, 292 p. : ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (265-287) and index.
Cancer of the larynx: a historical perspective. The nature of the problem. Diagnosis and treatment of laryngeal cancer: an overview for the speech-language pathologist. Management of the patient with laryngeal cancer: the role of the speech-language pathologist. Voice and speech treatment following partial laryngectomy. The pre-operative visitation: issues and answers. The post-operative considerations. Alaryngeal voice and speech options. Oesophageal function. Oesophageal speech. Artificial laryngeal speech. Tracheoesophageal speech. Performance by oesophageal, artificial laryngeal, and tracheoesophageal speakers. Voice and speech treatment following total laryngectomy. Communication effectiveness and competence. Long-term counselling the patient. Quality of life.