Long-term effects of voice training and swallowing function exercises on postoperative functional recovery in laryngeal cancer patients: a retrospective cohort study
Jing Liu, Gaiping Fan, Wenjuan Li · 2026
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Description
Surgery for laryngeal cancer can save a life while taking the voice and easy swallowing with it. Jing Liu, Gaiping Fan, and Wenjuan Li followed 120 patients for two years. Half got systematic voice training plus swallowing exercises, and half got routine care. The team compared voice handicap, swallowing scores, quality of life, and complications at 6, 12, and 24 months.
By one year the rehabilitation group was clearly ahead. Voice handicap scores were far lower, and swallowing problems hit 10 percent against 30. Quality-of-life scores were higher, complications less than half as frequent, and satisfaction well up. Adjusted analysis kept the training as an independent protective factor across voice, swallowing, and complications. The authors conclude that combined, structured rehabilitation should be standard after this surgery rather than an afterthought.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Jing Liu, Gaiping Fan, Wenjuan Li |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 40 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |