Post-Laryngectomy Diet: Nutritional Guidelines, Swallowing Rehabilitation, and Recovery
1. Introduction to the Post-Laryngectomy Diet A post-laryngectomy diet is a carefully structured nutritional and swallowing protocol designed for individuals who have undergone the surgical removal of the larynx. The surgery permanently alters the anatomy of the upper respiratory and digestive tracts, fundamentally changing the mechanics of swallowing, breathing, and speaking. The primary goal of … Read more