Author(s): GAO Ying-kai, LIU Qing-ming, YANG Li-ping, ZHANG Feng-ying, WANG Shu-yong, CHEN Shu-ping, YOU Hui-zeng, LIU Cun-jun, ZHAO Yan-xiang, Department of Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Weifang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Shandong Traditional Chinese Medicine University, Department of Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, Weifang People’s Hospital, Executive Office, Weifang Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital Affiliated to Shandong Traditional Chinese Medicine University
Pages: 50-52
Year: 2014 Issue:  6
Journal: Journal of Otolaryngology and Ophthalmology of Shandong University
Keyword:  Total laryngectomy; Speech; Alaryngeal; Voice restoration prosthesis;
Abstract: Objective To investigate the application of voice prosthesis in the patients after total laryngectomy.Methods A newvoice restoration prosthesis made of silicone was developed. It was installed in 115 cases of laryngeal carcinoma patients after total laryngectomy,including 87 cases of one stage and 28 cases of secondary operation.Results In 0. 5-10 years follow-up,105 patients( 91. 3%) recovered satisfying speaking capability. No complication occurred. Conclusion Newly designed voice prosthesis is a safe,simple,and easy method to restore the speaking capability for the patients with total laryngeactomy. It’s highly recommended.