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In vitro comparison of the Groningen high resistance, Groningen low resistance and Provox speaking valves

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Judith M. Heaton  and
Andrew J. Parker
Judith M. Heaton
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield.
Andrew J. Parker*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield.
*
Mr A. J. Parker, Ch.M., F.R.C.S., Department of Otolaryngology, Royal Hallamshire Hospital, Glossop Road, Sheffield S10 2JF.
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Abstract

This paper compares the physical parameters of the newer Groningen low resistance and Provox indwelling laryngectomy prostheses with the established and original Groningen device.

In vitro pressure/flow profiles were determined, using specially designed apparatus, in 44 standard Groningen high resistance (GHR), 37 Groningen low resistance (GLR) and 19 Provox tracheo-oesophageal prostheses prior to insertion. GHR valves had significantly higher forward opening pressures than both the newer valves and the GHR was significantly higher than the Provox (p<0.01: Mann-Whitney U-test). The mean forward resistance of GHR was significantly higher than that of both; the Provox valve was significantly lower than that of GLR (p<0.0001: Mann-Whitney U-test). This may be of relevance with respect to patient acceptability, voice quality and effective duration of valve action.

Keywords

LaryngectomyLarynxartificial

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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 108 , Issue 4 , April 1994 , pp. 321 - 324
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Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994

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