%0 Journal Article
%T Technique for Fabrication of Custom Tracheoesophageal Prosthesis to Reinstate Speech: Editorial Commentary
%A Pankaj Kharade
%J -
%D 2017
%X Tracheoesophageal prosthesis is an exceptional treatment modality for restoration of speech in patients with total laryngectomy. This prosthesis helps to direct the tracheal air exhaled into pharynx through fistulous area created due to Tracheoesophageal Puncture (TEP). The accomplishment of voice rehabilitation treatment depends on placement of a suitable prosthesis with accurate measurements. This article documents the method for fabrication of a custom made tracheoesophageal prosthesis with medical grade silicone using conventional Prosthodontic technique.
%K Tracheoesophageal prosthesis
%K Total laryngectomy
%K Speech rehabilitation
%K Tracheoesophageal Puncture (TEP)
%K Pharynx
%K list of open access journals
%K open access
%K open access journals
%K open access publication
%K open access publisher
%K open access publishing
%K open access journal articles
%K imedpub
%K imedpub publishing
%K insight medical publishing
%K imedpub online
%U https://www.imedpub.com/articles/technique-for-fabrication-of-custom-tracheoesophageal-prosthesis-to-reinstate-speech-editorial-commentary.php?aid=19952