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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 ...
A tracheo-esophageal puncture (or tracheoesophageal puncture) is a surgically created hole between the trachea (windpipe) and the esophagus (food pipe) in a person who has had a total laryngectomy, a surgery where the larynx (voice box) is removed. The purpose of the puncture is to restore a person’s ability to speak after the vocal cords ...
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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 food pipe and the windpipe can be created (primary puncture). This opening can also be created at a later time (secondary puncture).
Laryngectomy is the surgical removal of the larynx, which involves separating the airway from the mouth, nose and esophagus. Lobectomy is the removal of a lobe. Lumpectomy is the surgical removal of a lump from a breast. Lymphadenectomy consists of the surgical removal of one or more groups of lymph nodes.
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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 ...