CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS OF LARYNGE CANCER

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1592702215116

• Palavras-chave: Laryngeal neoplasms, organ preservation, rehabilitation, surgery, radiotherapy.

• Keywords: Laryngeal neoplasms, organ preservation, rehabilitation, surgery, radiotherapy.

• Abstract:

  Introduction: Laryngeal cancer, the main neoplasm of the upper respiratory tract. It predominantly affects males. The indicated treatment varies according to the stage and extent of the tumor. Regardless of the treatment used, there can be damage to the voice, which affects the patient's dialogue and well-being. Therefore, determining the clinical implications associated with the different types of treatment becomes important, as well as the role of rehabilitation in this process. Objectives: To verify the clinical implications in laryngeal cancer. In addition to authenticating or contradicting whether there are benefits in vocal rehabilitation. Methods: Literary review, using 31 articles found in the main databases using DeCs descriptors, and selected articles in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Results: Through the studies it was possible to observe the existence of several treatment modalities that are used in this cancer, from radiotherapy to total laryngectomy. It also made it possible to visualize the increasing modification of the ideal treatment over the years, with the aim of improving disease-free survival and improving laryngeal function. Another point was in relation to vocal rehabilitation. While differences were found regarding the benefit of rehabilitation in patients undergoing radiotherapy, in patients treated with surgery, especially total laryngectomy, the benefit of vocal rehabilitation was very evident. conclusions:  This review made it possible to verify the clinical implications of laryngeal cancer associated with its various treatments, in addition to confirming the effectiveness of vocal rehabilitation on voice and quality of life in patients with laryngeal cancer.