[Surgical rehabilitation following laryngectomy: tracheo-oesophageal shunt].
After a review of various surgical methods for voice and speech rehabilitation following laryngectomy, the results of surgical rehabilitation in 16 cases are discussed. A direct internal T-E shunt has been created, and the Groningen voice prosthesis used in all cases. The functional results were excellent. The importance of an adequate indication for a specific form of rehabilitation is stressed, pointing out the significance of surgical rehabilitation.
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D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D007831:Larynx, Artificial; D013071:Speech, Alaryngeal; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery*