[Surgical technics of vocal rehabilitation after total laryngectomy].
1983
G Boachon
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.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000328
Adult
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.
Adults
D014132
Trachea
The cartilaginous and membranous tube descending from the larynx and branching into the right and left main bronchi.