February 26, 2010 — Larynx preservation is not only possible for head and neck cancer patients, it can prevent severe voice disability and the need for a tracheotomy and/or artificial nutrition in ...

The film explores the complex anatomy and function of the human larynx, emphasizing the intricate movements of the vocal cords during sound production. Utilizing ultra high-speed photography, it ...

The recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) is critical for speech as it provides nerve function to muscles in the larynx, or voice box. People have two RLNs, one on each side of the neck. Instead of ...

March 26, 2009 — Three-drug induction chemotherapy might increase the likelihood of preserving larynx function in patients with larynx and hypopharynx cancers, compared with a commonly used 2-drug ...

Dive into our Larynx Quiz to unravel the functions, anatomy, and disorders of this vital organ. Did you know that the larynx is unique in humans for its role in both sound production and airway ...

Patients with larynx cancer who received a three-drug combination of docetaxel, cisplatin and 5-fluorouracil during induction chemotherapy were more likely to retain larynx function than were patients ...

The thyroid cartilage surrounds the thyroid gland in the middle of the throat. Its primary function is to protect and support the vocal cords. It is one of the laryngeal cartilages, which make up the ...

Researchers at the University of Bonn have found a way to stimulate the larynx muscles of mice using light. In the long term, this method could be an option for the treatment of laryngeal paralysis, ...

Systemic therapy for sarcoidosis is reserved for organ-threatening disease, and laryngeal involvement necessitates treatment ...

There are four stages of laryngeal cancer. They are slightly different depending on where in your larynx the cancer starts. Laryngeal cancer happens when abnormal (cancerous) cells start to grow in ...

Researchers have found a way to stimulate the larynx muscles of mice using light. In the long term, this method could be an option for the treatment of laryngeal paralysis, which causes difficulties ...