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Voice Restoration After Total Laryngectomy
Christopher G Tang1, Catherine F Sinclair2
1New York Center for Voice and Swallowing Disorders, 425 West 59th Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10019, USA.
Otolaryngologic Clinics of North America
|June 22, 2015
Summary
Total laryngectomy can cause significant voice loss, impacting daily life. Tracheoesophageal speech is the preferred method for voice restoration after this procedure.
Area of Science:
- Medicine
- Otolaryngology
- Speech Pathology
Background:
- Vocal communication is a fundamental human trait.
- Total laryngectomy results in voice loss, severely affecting quality of life and communication.
- Effective voice restoration is crucial for patients' well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review and compare methods of voice restoration after total laryngectomy.
- To highlight the benefits and effectiveness of different speech rehabilitation techniques.
Main Methods:
- Overview of three primary voice restoration methods: esophageal speech, electrolarynx, and tracheoesophageal speech (TEP).
- Discussion of TEP, including primary and secondary surgical approaches.
- Evaluation of the potential benefits associated with each method.
Main Results:
- Esophageal speech, electrolarynx, and TEP all offer potential benefits for voice restoration.
- Tracheoesophageal speech is identified as the gold standard among the discussed methods.
Conclusions:
- Tracheoesophageal speech provides the most effective voice restoration following total laryngectomy.
- Patients facing voice loss due to laryngectomy have viable options for communication recovery.
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