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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 ...
The first indwelling voice prosthesis (Groningen Voice Prostheis) was described in 1984. [6] And in 1990, the first Provox® voice prosthesis, manufactured by Atos Medical, was introduced to the market, [ 7 ] followed by the Provox®2 in 1997, [ 8 ] the Provox® ActiValve™ in 2003, [ 9 ] and the non-indwelling Provox® NID™ in 2005.
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.
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The most common device is a handheld, battery-operated device pressed against the skin under the mandible which produces vibrations to allow speech; [1] other variations include a device similar to the "talk box" electronic music device, which delivers the basis of the speech sound via a tube placed in the mouth. [2]
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