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Showing 1 to 15 of 15 for “"Laryngectomy"”.
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Vocal rehabilitation after total laryngectomy.
Vocal rehabilitation after total laryngectomy.
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Electromyographic control of prosthetic voice after total laryngectomy
… speech aid for individuals who have undergone laryngectomy, but typical devices lack pitch control and require the exclusive use of one hand. This study investigated the viability of surface electromyography (sEMG) to control the onset and offset of an EMG-controlled EL (EMG-EL) while attending …
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Measuring the neck transfer function of laryngectomy patients
Thesis (S.M.)--Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Dept. of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, February 1999.
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Does thyroid sparing total laryngectomy decrease the risk of hypothyroidism?
… Thyroid lobectomy is recommended with total laryngectomy for laryngeal cancer in the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) guidelines. However, it is associated with a 32-89% risk of hypothyroidism, which represents a problem especially for patients without access to thyroid hormone …
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The experience of individuals following total laryngectomy in Western Australia: A narrative inquiry
Background: Total laryngectomy is rare, yet a devastating procedure that leaves a person with a lifetime of struggle. Unfortunately, there is limited research that has explored the experiences of these individuals following the procedure. In addition, how these experiences are processed and …
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Do proton pump inhibitors reduce the incidence of pharyngocutaneous fistulae following total laryngectomy?
… fistula is a common complication of total laryngectomy. We hypothesised that perioperative proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment could reduce the incidence of pharyngocutaneous fistulae. This prospective placebo-controlled double-blind randomised controlled trial compared PPI treatment (14 …
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Review of prognostic factors for esophageal voice
… the subject for future research. A review of the laryngectomy literature, from the earliest mention of the laryngectomy surgical procedure to the present was conducted; with specific emphasis upon factors pertinent to laryngectomee rehabilitation and esophageal speech development. Psychological, …
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The effect of Cloth Stoma Covers on the tracheal climate of laryngectomised patients
Patients that have undergone a laryngectomy lose the normal heat-moisture-exchange functions of the nose and upper airways. Breathing unconditioned air can cause irritation of the tracheal and bronchial mucosa and lead to chest complaints such as irritating coughing and excessive mucus production …
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Application of Videofluoroscopy for Evaluation of the Neohypopharynx In Patients Following Laryngectomy // Приложение на видеофлуороскопията за оценка на неохипофаринкса при пациенти след ларингектомия
… well as for the follow-up of patients following laryngectomy. To achieve this goal, a standardised protocol was developed for contrast-enhanced videofluoroscopy of the upper digestive tract in laryngectomized patients. The possibilities of videofluoroscopy to study the integrity of the …
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Development, perceptual evaluation, and acoustic analysis of amplitude-based F0 control in Electrolarynx speech
… for laryngeal voice production. ELs provide laryngectomy patients with the basic capability to communicate, but current EL devices produce a mechanical speech quality which has been largely attributed to the lack of natural fundamental frequency (F0) variation. In order to improve the quality …
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Perceptual and acoustic impacts of aberrant properties of electrolaryngeal speech
… often treated by surgical removal of the larynx (laryngectomy) thus rendering patients unable to produce normal voice and speech. Laryngectomy patients must rely on an alternative means of producing voice and speech, with the most common method being the use of an electrolarynx (EL). The EL is a …
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An Experimental Evaluation of Stop-Plosive and Fricative Consonant Intelligibility by Tracheoesophageal Speakers in Quiet and Noise
Despite functional levels of postlaryngectomy communication, individuals who undergo total laryngectomy and tracheoesophageal (TE) puncture voice restoration continue to experience significant communication difficulties in noisy environments. In an effort to identify and further characterize TE …
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ASSESSING PREDICTIVE MODELING APPROACHES FOR OPTIMIZING THERAPY IN ADVANCED LARYNGEAL AND HYPOPHARYNGEAL CANCERS
… surgical removal, comprising total and partial laryngectomy, is highly invasive, organ-preservation strategies are frequently preferable as they help maintain organ functionality. Induction chemotherapy (ICT) is one such preservation approach; however, it is not suitable for all patients and may …
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A Videoflouroscopic Study of Postlaryngectomized Esophageal Speakers
<p>This study was designed to explore the relationships between the physio-anatomical structure of the post-laryngectomee and quality of esophageal speech. An attempt was also made to correlate radiation and radical neck procedures with quality of esophageal speech.</p> <p>A videofluoroscopic …
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ENT Educational Patient Bedside Tool
<p>Early educational and discharge preparations are an advantage to patients, the interdisciplinary team, and hospital. It was determined that lack in communication and coordination among staff members led to inadequate patient teaching, therefore an educational tool that is kept at the bedside may …