Tracheoesophageal Voice Prosthesis Use and Maintenance in Laryngectomees

Abstract 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 tra...

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Published inInternational Archives of Otorhinolaryngology Vol. 24; no. 4; pp. e535 - e538
Main Authors Brook, Itzhak, Goodman, Joseph F
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Thieme Revinter Publicações Ltda 01.10.2020
Fundação Otorrinolaringologia
Subjects
laryngectomees
Letter to the Editor
OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
speech outcomes
sputum
tracheoesophageal prosthesis maintenance
tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis
tracheoesophageal prosthesis maintenance
sputum
tracheoesophageal voice prosthesis
speech outcomes
laryngectomees
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Summary:Abstract 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 present manuscript describes the available types of TEPs, the procedures used to maintain them, the causes for their failure due to fluid leakage, and the methods used for their prevention. Knowledge and understanding of these issues can assist the otolaryngologist in caring for laryngectomees who use tracheoesophageal speech.
ISSN:1809-9777
1809-4864
1809-4864
DOI:10.1055/s-0039-3402497