Total Laryngectomy (Complete Voice Box Removal): Hvornår du skal kontakte lægen

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• Stoma obstruction or severe difficulty breathing through stoma
• Stomal hemorrhage (bleeding from or around the stoma)
• Severe dyspnea not relieved by stoma suctioning
• Saliva or fluid leaking through the neck wound (pharyngocutaneous fistula)
• Wound dehiscence or rapidly expanding neck swelling
• Signs of carotid blowout (massive hemorrhage from wound or mouth — life-threatening emergency)
• Loss of consciousness
• Suicidal thoughts or intent
• Difficulty managing stoma secretions or crusting despite appropriate care
• Wound redness, swelling, or drainage beyond expected
• Inability to tolerate tube feeding or persistent nausea
• Voice prosthesis leaking or dislodged (if TEP placed)
• Persistent low-grade fever
• Increasing neck swelling or firmness
• Persistent depression, withdrawal from communication, or significant mood change
• Skin irritation or breakdown around stoma

Hav dine oplysninger klar, når du ringer

• Navnet på din operation (Total Laryngectomy (Complete Voice Box Removal)) og datoen for din operation
• Din aktuelle temperatur
• Smerteniveau (0–10) og hvor det er
• Al medicin du har taget de seneste 24 timer
• En beskrivelse af såret (rødme, væske, åbning)