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Modified Asai procedure.

W H Saunders

    The Laryngoscope
    |October 1, 1979
    PubMed
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    This study modified the Asai procedure for post-laryngectomy speech, achieving initial voice but ultimately failing due to complications. Further research is needed to improve alaryngeal speech methods.

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    Area of Science:

    • Laryngology
    • Speech Rehabilitation
    • Surgical Innovation

    Background:

    • Esophageal speech is challenging for some post-laryngectomy patients.
    • Alternative methods are needed to restore voice after total laryngectomy.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate a modified Asai procedure using a Silastic prosthesis for speech restoration.
    • To assess the efficacy and complications of this novel surgical technique.

    Main Methods:

    • A modified Asai procedure with a custom Silastic prosthesis was performed on three female patients.
    • Speech outcomes and complications were monitored post-operatively.

    Main Results:

    • All patients experienced immediate voice return and initial satisfaction.
  • Complicating factors led to revision surgery in all cases, rendering the method a failure.

    • Conclusions:

    • The modified Asai procedure with this specific prosthesis was unsuccessful in achieving long-term speech restoration.
    • Further investigation into surgical modifications for alaryngeal speech is warranted.