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