Tracheoesophageal voice restoration: origin--evolution--state-of-the-art.
Tracheoesophageal voice has gradually evolved worldwide as a viable option for voice restoration following total laryngectomy. This article presents a brief overview of the principal surgical and prosthetic aspects of this technique.
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Head and Neck Surgery Associates Indianapolis, IN 46250, USA.
D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000379:methods; D007831:Larynx, Artificial; D013072:Speech, Esophageal; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery*; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000628:therapy*