title: Experiences of patients who undergo laryngectomy.
abstract: Fifty patients undergoing laryngectomy are described. The sociological and psychological consequences of the operation for the patient and his relatives are described, and the factors which govern the development of oesophageal speech.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D001290:Attitude; D003376:Counseling; D004644:Emotions; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007398:Interpersonal Relations; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000523:psychology; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000523:psychology*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D012917:Social Adjustment; D013060:Speech; D013070:Speech Therapy; D013072:Speech, Esophageal; D013997:Time Factors