A New Problem-solving Indwelling Voice Prosthesis, Eliminating the Need for Frequent Candida- and “Underpressure”-related Replacements: Provox ActiValve

Abstract

This new voice prosthesis, the Provox ActiValve, represents a solution for patients who have the problem of requiring very frequent voice prosthesis replacements due to excessive Candida growth and/or inadvertent opening of the valve by swallowing and inhalation-related underpressure in the esophagus.