Voice restoration after total laryngectomy

Abstract

Laryngeal cancer necessitating total laryngectomy substantially alters speech, swallowing, and respiration. Analysis of treatment in rehabilitation for laryngeal cancer is dominated by the intelligibility of speech and the vegetative function of swallowing. Unsatisfactory rehabilitation of voice will disrupt routine interaction and will have negative economic, social, and psychologic consequences. Current methods of voice restoration after total laryngectomy include the use of artificial larynges injection esophageal speech, and shunt esophageal speech. Shunt esophageal speecha aided with valved silicone voice prostheses, has evolved worldwide as a preferred form of voice restoration following total laryngectomy..... Zie: Summary