Voice restoration following total laryngectomy by tracheoesophageal prosthesis: Effect on patients' quality of life and voice handicap in Jordan

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Little has been reported about the impact of tracheoesophageal (TE) speech on individuals in the Middle East where the procedure has been gaining in popularity. After total laryngectomy, individuals in Europe and North America have r...

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Main Authors: Wreikat Mahmoud M, Shahaltough Nada H, Searl Jeff, Attieh Abdelrahim Y, Lundy Donna S
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-03-01
Series:Health and Quality of Life Outcomes
Online Access:http://www.hqlo.com/content/6/1/26