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Further experience with modification of an intraluminal button for hands-free tracheoesophageal speech after
- Source :
- The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry. 102:328-331
- Publication Year :
- 2009
- Publisher :
- Elsevier BV, 2009.
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Abstract
- Tracheoesophageal (TE) speech using a voice prosthesis and hands-free speaking valve with an intraluminal attachment is the gold standard for voice restoration after total laryngectomy. Modification of a standard self-retaining silicone cannula or laryngectomy button often aids in the attachment of a speaking valve within the tracheal lumen for hands-free TE speech production. An increased number of laryngectomized individuals are able to achieve hands-free TE speech when the standard length, flange, and diameter of a silicone button is customized to accommodate individual tracheostomal contours. A technique is presented for modification of a standard silicone laryngectomy button to facilitate hands-free TE speech after total laryngectomy. (J Prosthet Dent 2009;102:328-331)
Details
- ISSN :
- 00223913
- Volume :
- 102
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- The Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi...........4b8a1069325a5f3700cd5ea554f57063