Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis Use and Maintenance in Laryngectomees
Tracheoesophageal speech is the most common voicing method used by laryngectomees. This method requires the installation of tracheoesophageal prosthesis (TEP), which requires continuous maintenance to achieve optimal speaking abilities and prevent fluid leakage from the esophagus to the trachea. The...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda.
2020-02-01
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Series: | International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology |
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Online Access: | http://www.thieme-connect.de/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-0039-3402497 |