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Insertion of a tracheoesophageal speech valve: a novel approach in a difficult situation

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  05 December 2016

C P Yiannakis ,
R B Townsley ,
I G Smillie  and
G L Picozzi
C P Yiannakis*
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Monklands District General Hospital, Airdrie, Scotland, UK
R B Townsley
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Monklands District General Hospital, Airdrie, Scotland, UK
I G Smillie
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Monklands District General Hospital, Airdrie, Scotland, UK
G L Picozzi
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Monklands District General Hospital, Airdrie, Scotland, UK
*
Address for correspondence: Mr C P Yiannakis, Department of Otolaryngology, Monklands District General Hospital, Monkscourt Ave, Airdrie ML6 0JS, Scotland, UK E-mail: c.p.yiannakis@doctors.org.uk
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Abstract

Background:

Functional voice rehabilitation is becoming increasingly important following total laryngectomy and pharyngolaryngectomy. Tracheoesophageal voice via a shunt valve is currently regarded as the ‘gold standard’ for voice rehabilitation. Traditional techniques usually allow for the replacement of valves in the out-patient setting; however, patient factors such as altered anatomy may occasionally prevent this.

Objective:

This paper describes a novel approach for speech valve insertion that is safe, quick and cost-effective, and which uses equipment commonly available in ENT wards and the operating theatre.

Keywords

LaryngectomyPharyngectomySpeech, LaryngealSpeech, EsophagealSpeech TherapyVoice Prosthesis

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Type
Short Communication
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 131 , Issue 1 , January 2017 , pp. 88 - 89
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 2016 

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