Abstract
The current report describes a 40-month experience with 129 patients undergoing voice restoration by endoscopic tracheoesophageal puncture and use of a removable silicone valve. Successful acquisition of voice was achieved in 88% of patients with minimal complications. Observations of this group of laryngectomy patients suggest that esophageal voice is profoundly affected by the residual function of the pharyngeal constrictor musculature. Selective division of these muscles will enhance voice acquisition in a large number of failed esophageal speakers.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
