Case Report: Managing Adverse Outcomes in a Laryngeal Cancer Patient

It could be said that laryngeal cancer is one of the most unfortunate disorders to befall patients. Unfortunately, the painful treatment can be a small consolation to a patient’s sense of well-being. Primary care and hospital physicians may not be familiar with proper management of patients who relapse, as laryngeal cancer is handled by specialists and frankly it can be rather complicated. An additional challenge presents itself with laryngeal cancer. The emotional and physical burden of this disease can further stretch a patient’s resolve and the medical team’s morale, possibly leading to adverse outcomes. This case report details a 50 year old male with a history of total laryngectomy for stage IVa squamous cell carcinoma with a persistent oropharyngeal tumor. This caused the patient to suffer frequent admission to the hospital for problems including bilateral internal jugular vein thrombosis and infection. This report will detail the particularities of treating patients with complicated oropharyngeal cancers post laryngectomy.