Queixa de alteração na deglutição em laringectomizados totais

Abstract

Introduction: Total laryngectomy can result in deglutition disorders. Swallowing complaints may also vary according to the post-surgical time, as a result of possible accommodation in the biomechanics of swallowing. Objective: To verify the frequency of swallowing disorder complaints in total laryngectomy and the distribution of the complaint in relation to the time of surgery. Method: A retrospective analysis of a major database was made.It was considered personal data, clinical history and swallowing disorder complaint according an interview. The sample consisted of 14 volunteerswho underwent total laryngectomy, neck dissection and adjuvant radiotherapy, with a mean age of 57.29 ± 9.49 years. The analysis was performed using descriptive statistics, including dispersion and central measurement, as well as absolute and relative distribution. Results: The frequency of swallowing complaintwas 71.4% and throat tightness was 50%.There was more frequency of swallowing complaints among patients with recent surgical treatment. Conclusion: There is a high frequency of swallowing complaints in total laryngectomy and a higher concentration of complaints in patients who underwent surgery for more than six months and less than one year.