title: Vocal restoration following laryngectomy.
abstract: Methods of vocal restoration after laryngectomy are summarized and a new approach briefly described. It is emphasized that surgical procedures should only be contemplated when a satisfactory esophageal voice has not been achieved.
mesh_terms: D004582:Electronics, Medical / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy; D007830:Larynx; D019736:Prostheses and Implants / Q000295:instrumentation; D013071:Speech, Alaryngeal; D013072:Speech, Esophageal; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery