title: [Application of electronic larynx in speech rehabilitation after laryngectomy].
abstract: An electronic larynx has been developed at this center and used among laryngectomees for speaking rehabilitation. The phonation rate was 98% in 4,520 patients from all over the country. The frequency characteristics of the artificial larynx is close to that of human sound. Other advantages of the electronic larynx are: the best sound conducting point at the neck; natural phonation actions; and on/off switch synchronized with speaking attempts. The electronic larynx is easy to use and worth to be recommended as an alternative to surgical intervention in speech rehabilitation after laryngectomy.
authors.affiliation: Guangzhou Electronic Larynx Research Center, Guangzhou First Municipal People's Hospital.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Liang
authors.forename: X
authors.initials: X
authors.lastname: Wu
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Li
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D007831:Larynx, Artificial; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D013071:Speech, Alaryngeal