[Prosthesis and surgery in voice rehabilitation after total laryngectomy].
1987
M Staffieri
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007825
Laryngectomy
Total or partial excision of the larynx.
Laryngectomies
D007831
Larynx, Artificial
A device, activated electronically or by expired pulmonary air, which simulates laryngeal activity and enables a laryngectomized person to speak. Examples of the pneumatic mechanical device are the Tokyo and Van Hunen artificial larynges. Electronic devices include the Western Electric electrolarynx, Tait oral vibrator, Cooper-Rand electrolarynx and the Ticchioni pipe.