[Psychosocial aspects and rehabilitation problems of patients with tumors of the ORL region with special reference to laryngectomees].

Abstract

The operational therapy of malign tumours in the ORL is often connected with visible larger tissue organ lesions respectively. By this reason intensive efforts regarding comprehensive rehabilitation are necessary with the aim of overcoming the multiple impairments of familiar, social and occupational life. It is demonstrated with making inquiries concerning tight cooperation between patients, physicians, relatives, speech therapists and rehabilitation centres by example of laryngectomees as a premise for an successful reincorporation into a normal life.