Abstract
A technique is presented for modifying the Blom-Singer tracheostoma valve housing to improve peristomal skin adherence for hands-free tracheoesophageal speech production following total laryngectomy. The finished product is thin, flexible, and maintains enhanced tear strength. The edges of a standard housing device for the Blom-Singer valve are trimmed to allow for better accommodation to the tissue surface without distortion. A punch biopsy instrument is used to cut uniform holes around the housing device to allow for permeation of the silicone mixture for better mechanical adherence of the materials.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 17-20 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Prosthodontics |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 2003 |
Keywords
- Alaryngeal speech
- Blom-Singer valve
- Housing
- Laryngectomy
- Tracheoesophageal (TE) voice
- Tracheostoma breathing valve
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Dentistry