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More Examples Needed[edit]
It would be pertinent to add a paragraph on special laws that were adopted in some countries to stop tax avoidance. For example, in 2015 the province of Quebec (Canada) adopted a new law (bill 67) to regulate tourist lodging.[1]
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Crimes committed by users - Relevance[edit]
I feel like the content of this section should either be removed or edited. The paragraph lacks relevant information about the subject in question and cites newspaper articles describing sensationalist horror stories that happened to people using Airbnb. More objective and reliable data such as the number of crimes listed by city and type seems more appropriate for this section.
Sources on Laryngectomy[edit]
My colleagues and I were asked to contribute to a Wikipedia article for our Voice Disorders' class. I decided to work on the Laryngectomy article. As I was running through it, I noticed they were a few topics that could be covered in greater depth. For example, I think it would be important to add more information about the different technical and surgical approaches that are available for voice restoration. I also think we should add a section on the possible complications related to laryngectomy.
I'm adding here a small list of articles that I'll be using in order to contribute to the Laryngectomy article.
Articles:[edit]
- Systematic review and meta-analysis of the complications of salvage total laryngectomy[2]
- Rehabilitation after Total Laryngectomy—A Tribute to the Pioneers of voice Restoration in the Last Two Centuries[3]
- The electrolarynx: voice restoration after total laryngectomy[4]
Draft of my contribution to the laryngectomy article[edit]
Voice rehabilitation (laryngectomy)[edit]
Total laryngectomy results in the removal of the larynx, an organ essential for natural sound production.[4] The loss of voice and of normal and efficient verbal communication is a negative consequence associated with this type of surgery and can have significant impacts on the quality of life of these individuals.[4][5] Voice rehabilitation is a crucial component of the recovery process following the surgery. Technological and scientific advances over the years have led to the development of different techniques and devices specialized in voice restoration.
Available methods for voice replacement:
Complications[edit]
Different types of complications can follow total laryngectomy. The most frequent postoperative complication is pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF), characterized by an abnormal opening between the pharynx and the trachea or the skin resulting in the leaking of saliva outside of the throat.[2][6] Up to 29% of persons who undergo total laryngectomy will be affected by PCF.[2] Various factors have been associated with an increased risk of experiencing this type of complication. These factors include anaemia, hypoalbuminaemia, poor nutrition, hepatic and renal dysfunction, preoperative tracheostomy, smoking, alcohol use, older age, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and localization and stage of cancer. However, the installation of a free-flap has been shown to significantly reduce the risks of PCF.[2]
Other complications such as wound infection, dehiscence and necrosis, bleeding, pharyngeal and stomal stenosis, and dysphagia have also been reported in fewer cases.[2][6]
- ^ "Bill n°67 : An Act mainly to improve the regulation of tourist accommodation and to define a new system of governance as regards international promotion (modified title) - National Assembly of Québec". www.assnat.qc.ca. Retrieved 2017-09-21.
- ^ a b c d e Hasan, Z.; Dwivedi, R.C.; Gunaratne, D.A.; Virk, S.A.; Palme, C.E.; Riffat, F. (2017-05-27). "Systematic review and meta-analysis of the complications of salvage total laryngectomy". European Journal of Surgical Oncology (EJSO). 43 (1): 42–51. doi:10.1016/j.ejso.2016.05.017.
- ^ Lorenz, Kai J. (2017). "Rehabilitation after Total Laryngectomy—A Tribute to the Pioneers of Voice Restoration in the Last Two Centuries". Frontiers in Medicine. 4. doi:10.3389/fmed.2017.00081. ISSN 2296-858X.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link) - ^ a b c Kaye, Rachel; Tang, Christopher G; Sinclair, Catherine F (2017-06-21). "The electrolarynx: voice restoration after total laryngectomy". Medical Devices: Evidence and Research. Volume 10: 133–140. doi:10.2147/mder.s133225.
{{cite journal}}:|volume=has extra text (help)CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link) - ^ Lorenz, Kai J. (2017). "Rehabilitation after Total Laryngectomy—A Tribute to the Pioneers of Voice Restoration in the Last Two Centuries". Frontiers in Medicine. 4. doi:10.3389/fmed.2017.00081. ISSN 2296-858X.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link) - ^ a b Wulff, N.b.; Kristensen, C.a.; Andersen, E.; Charabi, B.; Sørensen, C.h.; Homøe, P. (2015-12-01). "Risk factors for postoperative complications after total laryngectomy following radiotherapy or chemoradiation: a 10-year retrospective longitudinal study in Eastern Denmark". Clinical Otolaryngology. 40 (6): 662–671. doi:10.1111/coa.12443. ISSN 1749-4486.