Why Alaryngeal Speech Has a Reduced Level of Intelligibility and How It Can Be Maximized
Keyword
intelligibilitylaryngectomy
alaryngeal speech
tracheosophageal speech
electrolaryngeal speech
esophageal speech
Date Published
2015Metadata
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Treatment protocol for carcinoma of the larynx often involves total laryngectomy, the surgical removal of the larynx. Laryngectomees can achieve voice restoration using the following alaryngeal speech methods: esophageal, electrolaryngeal, pneumatic device, and tracheosophageal speech. This poster investigates the best methods to maximize intelligibility in individuals who use alaryngeal speech.Related items
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