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  2. Voice prosthesis - Wikipedia

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    A voice prosthesis (plural prostheses) is an artificial device, usually made of silicone that is used in conjunction with voice therapy to help laryngectomized patients to speak. During a total laryngectomy, the entire voice box is removed and the windpipe and food pipe are separated from each other. During this operation an opening between the ...

  3. Tracheo-esophageal puncture - Wikipedia

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    The main advantages of a primary puncture are: 1) that a second surgery to create the puncture is avoided (including the related costs and risks) and: 2) that the patient will be able to speak within a few weeks after total laryngectomy. [10] [11] There are cases where a primary procedure cannot be performed.

  4. Electrolarynx - Wikipedia

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    Along with developing esophageal voice, using a speech synthesizer, or undergoing a surgical procedure, the electrolarynx serves as a mode of speech recovery for laryngectomy patients. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The Voice Quality Symbol for electrolaryngeal phonation in speech is И, approximating the symbol for electricity.

  5. Esophageal speech - Wikipedia

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    Another option for restoring speech after a laryngectomy is the tracheoesophageal puncture or TEP. In this simple surgical procedure, a small puncture is made between the trachea and the esophagus, and a one-way air valve is inserted. This air supply can be used to cause vibrations of the pharyngoesophageal sphincter in a similar manner to ...

  6. Laryngectomy - Wikipedia

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    Laryngectomy is the removal of the larynx. In a total laryngectomy, the entire larynx is removed (including the vocal folds, hyoid bone, epiglottis, thyroid and cricoid cartilage and a few tracheal cartilage rings) with the separation of the airway from the mouth, nose and esophagus. [1] In a partial laryngectomy, only a portion of the larynx ...

  7. Kathy Griffin Shares Update After Undergoing Vocal Cord ... - AOL

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    Kathy Griffin is recovering -- in total silence -- after undergoing vocal cord surgery. The 63-year-old comedian took to Instagram on Wednesday to share that her "vocal cord surgery went well."

  8. 49ers suspend De'Vondre Campbell for refusing to enter game ...

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    The San Francisco 49ers on Monday suspended linebacker De'Vondre Campbell for the final three games of the regular season for refusing to play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Rams.. Niners ...

  9. Heat and moisture exchanger - Wikipedia

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    The device consists of a combination of HME and an automatic speaking valve. The valve closes automatically when exhaling air for speaking, enabling the pulmonary air to be diverted through the tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis into the esophagus. It reopens automatically when exhalation decreases.