Voice Prosthesis in Total Laryngectomized Patients From Patient Selection to Complication Management

The volume offers a comprehensive overview of voice rehabilitation after total laryngectomy through a multidisciplinary approach which is the result of the collaboration between otolaryngology specialists and speech therapists.

After a short introduction on total laryngectomy and voice recovery, the volume discusses patient selection for voice prosthesis. The following part describes the surgical steps for prosthesis implantation and replacement, the complications that may occur and their solutions. The fourth part focuses on voice rehabilitation. The closing part reviews the different types of voice prostheses and devices and their use and correct management for optimal respiratory, olfactory and speech rehabilitation.

Each topic addressed is supported by a wealth of detailed images and step-by-step videos. Given its features, the volume will be an invaluable tool for ENT specialists and speech therapists as well as residents in these fields.

Preface.- Introduction.- Selection: patient, surgical techniques and timing.- Surgical techniques.- Complications.- In-office replacement of voice prosthesis.- Rehabilitation after total laryngectomy.- Conclusions.

Carmelo Saraniti is currently an Associate Professor of Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology Department, School of Medicine, University of Palermo. His main clinical interest is oncological surgery of the head and neck, especially open and transoral laser laryngeal surgery.

Barbara Verro is an otolaryngologist and she’s currently attending a PhD program on laryngeal carcinoma at University of Palermo, Italy.

Simona Fiumara is a speech therapist working on the vocal and pulmonary rehabilitation of laryngectomized patients. She is an expert in all devices for laryngectomy and tracheostomy, and also a technical consultant for a devices company.