title: [Experiences with the Groningen voice prosthesis after laryngectomy].
abstract: The tracheoesophageal puncture technique with insertion of a valved prosthesis for speech rehabilitation after total laryngectomy is a reliable and simple procedure for successful vocal rehabilitation. The available voice prosthesis can be separated into indwelling and non-indwelling types. The details of the indwelling long-term prostheses (low-pressure Groningen Prosthesis, Nijdam, prosthesis, Provox prosthesis) are discussed. These prostheses need limited patient care. Replacement of the indwelling prosthesis is a simple out-patient procedure, although it is best performed by an ENT-specialist. The local complication rate is low and generally not significant. Hand-free speech is now possible by placement of a tracheostoma valve. Current experiences are encouraging for continued use.
authors.affiliation: Universitäts-HNO-Klinik Nijmegen, Niederlande.
authors.forename: J J
authors.initials: JJ
authors.lastname: Manni
authors.forename: F J
authors.initials: FJ
authors.lastname: van den Hoogen
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Oudes
mesh_terms: D000075202:Contraindications; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D007831:Larynx, Artificial; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011475:Prosthesis Failure; D013065:Speech Intelligibility; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000534:rehabilitation
vernacular_title: Erfahrungen mit der Groninger Stimmprothese nach Laryngektomie.