An implantable electromagnetic sound source for speech production.
Our goal is to provide laryngectomized cancer patients with a method of speech rehabilitation as an alternative to esophageal speech when required. With the cooperation of otolaryngologists, biomedical engineers, and speech therapists, an implantable electromagnetic sound source for voice production has been produced. It is biocompatible, durable, and functional in animal experimentation. A small, carefully selected clinical trial will soon begin.
D000818:Animals; D001187:Artificial Organs; D001674:Bioelectric Energy Sources; D004285:Dogs; D055590:Electromagnetic Phenomena; D006801:Humans; D007830:Larynx; D010614:Pharynx / Q000601:surgery; D013071:Speech, Alaryngeal