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  2. 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.

  3. Laryngectomy - Wikipedia

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    The loss of voice and of normal and efficient verbal communication is a negative consequence associated with this type of surgery and can have significant impacts on the quality of life of these individuals. [20] [21] Voice rehabilitation is an important component of the recovery process following the surgery. Technological and scientific ...

  4. 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 ...

  5. Kathy Griffin Shares First Listen of Her Voice One Week After ...

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    Kathy Griffin is on the mend! One week after the 63-year-old comedian underwent vocal cord surgery, she took to TikTok to take fans along on her visit to the doctor.In the video, the doctor looked ...

  6. Tracheo-esophageal puncture - Wikipedia

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    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 ...

  7. Kimberly Williams-Paisley Says She Underwent Major Surgery ...

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    Kimberly Williams-Paisley is sharing an update on her health after recently having surgery.. In an Instagram post on Saturday, Aug. 17, the Father of the Bridestar, 52, told her followers that she ...

  8. Esophageal speech - Wikipedia

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    Esophageal speech is a skill that can help patients to communicate after a laryngectomy, the most common surgery used for the treatment of laryngeal cancer.In the operation, the larynx and the vocal cords are removed completely.

  9. Surgeon General Urges Americans to 'Rethink How We're ... - AOL

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    After years of reflecting on the stories I have heard, delving into scientific data, and convening researchers, I have come to see there are three essential elements that fuel our fulfillment and ...