Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

New techniques for vocal rehabilitation.

J H Rogers, J M Fredreckson, D P Bryce

    Canadian Journal of Otolaryngology
    |January 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary

    This study explores new methods for esophageal speech after laryngectomy. An isolated tracheal fistula model and an implantable electromagnetic device show promise for improving speech rehabilitation.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Concurrent advanced HIV disease and viral load suppression in a high-burden setting: Findings from the 2015-6 ZIMPHIA survey.

    PloS one·2020
    Same author

    Preoperative radiation in the treatment of carcinoma of the hypopharynx.

    Canadian Medical Association journal·2010
    Same author

    On the Treatment of Giardiasis in Rats with Arsenobenzol.

    The Journal of medical research·2009
    Same author

    Matrix metalloproteases and their inhibitors are produced by overlapping populations of activated astrocytes.

    Brain research. Molecular brain research·2002
    Same author

    RGS4 reduces contractile dysfunction and hypertrophic gene induction in Galpha q overexpressing mice.

    Journal of molecular and cellular cardiology·2001
    Same author

    Green fluorescent protein as a quantitative tool.

    Journal of neuroscience methods·2000

    Area of Science:

    • Otolaryngology
    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Surgical Innovation

    Background:

    • Laryngectomy significantly impairs speech, with only 40% of patients achieving esophageal speech.
    • Current surgical and nonsurgical methods for speech rehabilitation post-laryngectomy are not fully satisfactory.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate novel experimental approaches for restoring speech after laryngectomy.
    • To develop improved methods for tracheoesophageal speech rehabilitation.

    Main Methods:

    • Creation of an isolated tracheal segment fistula in an animal model to study tracheoesophageal junction characteristics.
    • Development of an implantable electromagnetic sound device for placement near the former larynx site.

    Main Results:

    • The tracheal fistula model remained patent for over one year, serving as an effective study platform.
    • Initial results with the electromagnetic sound device have been encouraging, suggesting potential for functional restoration.

    Conclusions:

    • The isolated tracheal segment provides a viable model for studying speech mechanisms post-laryngectomy.
    • The experimental electromagnetic device shows promise as a future solution for speech rehabilitation in laryngectomized patients.

    Related Experiment Videos