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No exact count is available of the number of laryngectomee patients in Japan. In this study, 54 Laryngectomee Clubs were formed in Japan and total number of laryngectomee patients was 6, 799 in December, 1981. The percentage by sex were 86% for male and 14% for female.
The crude rate of laryngectomee per 100, 000 population was 5.8 and the laryngectomee index by prefecture was higher to the west of the Kinki area.
The average age of the laryngectomee was 67.2 years old (range 32-98 years old). The percentage of the laryngectomee over 65 years was higher (63.4%). Thus, it is stressed that these patients should undergo not only the management of chronic diseases, but also regular check-ups for early detection of a second primary cancer.
The average age in surgery was 60.1 years old (range 21-88 years old) and the average period after surgery was 6.5 years old.
The incidences of patients who use an artificial larynx and esophageal voice were 29% and 28%, respectively.
