Laryngectomy
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Broader Terms
otorhinolaryngologic surgery, respiratory surgery
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- Cancer Encyclopedia LaryngectomyDefinitionLaryngectomy is the partial or complete surgical removal of the larynx, usually as a treatment for cancer of the larynx.
- comParts of the Body InvolvedThroat, neckReasons for ProcedureLaryngectomy is done to treat cancer of the larynx.
- Privacy Statement 17d4 Diseases Conditions Lab Tests Nutrition Surgeries/Procedures Symptoms Special Topics laryngectomy Images (Click to view larger image)Definition A laryngectomy is an operation to remove the larynx.
- Total laryngectomy is the most common form of surgery for cancer of the larynx.
- laryngectomy (LAIR-in-JEK-tuh-mee) An operation to remove all or part of the larynx (voice box).
- LaryngectomyLaryngectomy This information is provided as a resource and does not constitute an endorsement for any group.
- Fifteen of these patients were treated with a laryngectomy (had their voice box removed).
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