Postlaryngectomy Vocal Rehabilitation
- 1 January 1972
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA Otolaryngology–Head & Neck Surgery
- Vol. 95 (1) , 76-83
- https://doi.org/10.1001/archotol.1972.00770080124015
Abstract
Vocal rehabilitation is one of the most important aspects of the therapy offered to the laryngectomee. A one-stage operation for vocal rehabilitation, following total laryngectomy can aid this process. A mucous membrane communication between the hypopharynx and an anterior cervical cutaneous trephine incision is constructed during laryngectomy repair. The operation following laryngectomy involves the construction of a skin tube between the tracheostoma and pharyngostoma. A silicone tracheal tube is used for a short period following this reconstruction to facilitate the initiation of phonation. Experience with this procedure in 31 consecutive laryngectomies is discussed.Keywords
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