title: A custom tracheostoma valve retainer for the laryngectomy patient.
abstract: This article describes fabrication of a custom tracheostoma valve retainer for postlaryngectomy voice rehabilitation. Impression technique, laboratory technique, and materials are discussed.
authors.forename: R F
authors.initials: RF
authors.lastname: Jacob
authors.forename: J B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Bowman
mesh_terms: D004867:Equipment Design; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy; D007831:Larynx, Artificial; D008768:Methylmethacrylates; D014140:Tracheotomy / Q000295:instrumentation*
chemical_list: D008768:Methylmethacrylates; C009931:poly(ethylmethacrylate)