A modification of the Blom-Singer valve for restoration of voice after laryngectomy.
The authors have been involved in developing a modification of the Blom-Singer valved prosthesis for restoration of voice after laryngectomy. This is a case report on the first patient who underwent this procedure in Britain. It was found essential that a different design of valved prosthesis be invented and this is described. Aspects for consideration when selecting a potential candidate for this procedure are outlined, and guidelines given for choosing suitable patients.
D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000009:adverse effects; D007831:Larynx, Artificial; D008297:Male; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*