Air bypass voice prosthesis for vocal rehabilitation of laryngectomees.

Abstract

An air bypass voice prosthesis and the refinement of a surgical technique has been developed. It involves a one-stage, low retrograde cervical esophagostomy that is functionally and cosmetically feasible since it permits hidden use of the device and eliminates fistula tract stenosis; and the problem of aspiration is eliminated. Most importantly, it provides a natural speech mechanism without any training period. Patients can regain immediate speech following installation of a voice prosthesis with a minimum of maintenance required. Ultimately, they have demonstrated greater self-reliance and developed a high degree of self-esteem which has enabled them to resume a normal way of life.

• Authors: S Taub
• Journal: Canadian journal of otolaryngology (Can J Otolaryngol) Vol. 4 Issue 4 Pg. 579-82 ( 1975) ISSN: 0045-5083 [Print] Canada
• PMID: 1104111 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Topics

• Esophagus (surgery)
• Humans
• Postoperative Care
• Prostheses and Implants
• Skin Transplantation
• Speech, Alaryngeal (instrumentation, methods)
• Transplantation, Autologous