Total Laryngectomy Anatomy

Flap elevation should be in the subplatysmal plane immediately above anterior. Compare to post total laryngectomy anatomy and physiology utilizing diagrams and models.

Larynx Grossiing Total Laryngectomy

Basic overview of head and neck anatomy and physiology as pertaining to voice speech smell air filtrationhumidification and swallowing.

Total laryngectomy anatomy. A total laryngectomy causes the separation of the upper air respiratory tract pharynx nose mouth and lower air respiratory tract lungs lower trachea. A laryngectomy is a complex surgery that involves removing the larynx also known as the voice box during this surgery your surgeon redirects the trachea or windpipe a permanent opening or stoma is then created at the front base of the neck. A total laryngectomy is a surgery done to remove your larynx voice box.

Operative procedure standard total laryngectomy table is turned 180 head away from anesthesia. This will be the opening through which you breathe in and out. In a total laryngectomy the entire larynx is removed including the vocal folds hyoid bone epiglottis thyroid and cricoid cartilage and a few tracheal cartilage rings.

Breathing is no longer done through the nose nasal airflow which causes a lossdecrease of the sense of smell leading to a decrease in the sense of taste. Shoulder roll may help extend the neck in selected cases. Transect strap muscles inferiorly hemostat.

The airway is separated from the nose mouth and esophagus.

Tracheostomy 4 Supporting Patients Following A Laryngectomy