The Long-term Indwelling Tracheoesophageal Prosthesis for Alaryngeal Voice Rehabilitation

Abstract

The indwelling tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis offers patients all the advantages of tracheoesophageal speech rehabilitation after laryngectomy without the inconvenience of frequent prosthesis changes. With careful attention to the details of fitting and care, it can be worn by the majority of patients successfully.