Functional constipation as a neglected condition in laryngectomized patients

When considering the quality of life of patients who undergo total laryngectomy, constipation problems are often overlooked. This study aims to determine whether surgical or concurrent chemoradiotherapy treatments matter in the development of functional constipation in patients with advanced-stage l...

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Published in:The Turkish journal of gastroenterology 2020-02, Vol.31 (2), p.120-127
Main Authors: Sirin, Goktug, Sirin, Seher
Format: Article
Language:English
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Care and treatment
Comparative analysis
Constipation
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Summary:When considering the quality of life of patients who undergo total laryngectomy, constipation problems are often overlooked. This study aims to determine whether surgical or concurrent chemoradiotherapy treatments matter in the development of functional constipation in patients with advanced-stage laryngeal cancer. Patients without presurgical constipation (according to Rome IV) who were treated with either surgery (n=30) or chemoradiation (n=25) were evaluated for constipation development. Interim evaluation and recommendations were made on the 3rd month. On the 3rd and 6th months, the frequency of constipation between groups was compared using the Rome IV criteria and European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Scale-C30 constipation symptom score. On the 3rd month, the frequency of constipation was higher in the surgery group than in the chemoradiation group (76.7% vs. 28%, p
ISSN:1300-4948
2148-5607
DOI:10.5152/tjg.2020.19887