Voice rehabilitation after laryngectomy with the Groningen prosthesis
Manni, J.J.; van den Broek, P.; de Groot, M.A.; Berends, E.
Journal of Otolaryngology 13(5): 333-336
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0381-6605 PMID: 6544851 Document Number: 230883
The Groningen voice prosthesis is a recently developed silicone device for surgical rehabilitation of the voice following total laryngectomy. The prosthesis is placed in the tracheo-esophageal wall as a primary procedure during laryngectomy or as a secondary procedure some time after surgery. The insertion is a one stage surgical technique. The prosthesis is self-retaining and remains in situ, on average for three months. Its replacement is a simple outpatient procedure. Successful speech was achieved in 80% of the patients rehabilitated as a primary procedure. Aspiration of liquids or food was not observed. The Groningen prosthesis has several advantages over other currently available devices.