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Methods of restoring the voice after laryngectomy
Author(s) -
Damstéa P. H.
Publication year - 1975
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1288/00005537-197504000-00006
Subject(s) - laryngectomy , esophageal speech , rehabilitation , voice prosthesis , computer science , audiology , speech recognition , medicine , surgery , larynx , physical therapy
The normal course of speech acquisition after laryngectomy is described, with emphasis on the initial stage. Factors that favor or thwart the training process are discussed and particular methods applied when functional or organic impediments deviate or block the development of esophageal speech. A few remarks are added on the rehabilitation after extended forms of surgery and on the use of the artificial larynxes.