Surgical voice rehabilitation following laryngectomy
Jahnke, K.
Fortschritte der Medizin 100(21): 994-998
1982
ISSN/ISBN: 0015-8178 PMID: 7106666 Document Number: 193157
A survey is given concerning different techniques for the restoration of voice after total laryngectomy. Our experiences with tracheo-esophageal shunts without or with valve prostheses are compared and the advantages of specific surgical methods are reported. The threedimensional postoperative voice recording (fast Fourier-transformation) is demonstrated. Special attention is directed to case selection. For most of our patients (80%) who are receiving postoperative radiation therapy we recommend a two stage procedure.