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[Voice prostheses mechanisms in total laryngectomy]
A Slavícek1, P Jablonický, J Betka
1Klinika otorinolaryngologie a chirurgie hlavy a krku 1.lékarské fakulty Univerzity Karlovy a Vseobecné fakultní nemocnice v Praze, Czech Republic.
Sbornik Lekarsky
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Laryngectomy can silence patients, impacting social life. This study surveys voice prostheses, a key innovation in tracheoesophageal voice restoration, detailing their features and implantation techniques.
Area of Science:
- Medical devices
- Speech and voice restoration
- Otolaryngology
Context:
- Laryngectomy significantly impairs social interaction due to voice loss.
- Tracheoesophageal voice prostheses have emerged as a significant advancement in voice restoration.
- Existing methods for voice rehabilitation are supplemented by these devices.
Purpose:
- To survey the key features of modern voice prostheses.
- To describe the basic implantation techniques for tracheoesophageal voice prostheses.
- To provide an overview of current voice restoration options for laryngectomized patients.
Summary:
- A review of tracheoesophageal voice prostheses, devices designed to restore voice after laryngectomy.
- Details the essential characteristics and functionalities of various voice prostheses.
- Explains the fundamental principles and methods involved in the tracheoesophageal puncture and prosthesis insertion.
Impact:
- Offers insights into the technological advancements in voice prostheses.
- Aids clinicians in understanding and selecting appropriate voice restoration devices.
- Improves the quality of life for individuals undergoing laryngectomy by facilitating voice recovery and social reintegration.