Nutritional management after total laryngectomy

Abstract

The patient, a 55-year-old male, was admitted to hospital on 28 September 2010 with a known diagnosis of cancer of the larynx. The patient, who underwent a total laryngectomy on 13 October, had a tracheostomy inserted previously. Prior to the surgery the patient was consuming a soft diet and oral supplementation drinks. He had no previous history of any other illnesses.