Functional constipation as a neglected condition in laryngectomized patients

Şirin G., Şirin S.

TURKISH JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY, vol.31, no.2, pp.120-127, 2020 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 31 Issue: 2
  • Publication Date: 2020
  • Doi Number: 10.5152/tjg.2020.19887
  • Journal Name: TURKISH JOURNAL OF GASTROENTEROLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, EMBASE, MEDLINE, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
  • Page Numbers: pp.120-127
  • Kocaeli University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background/Aims: 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.