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.

Carmelo Saraniti is currently anAssociate 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 endoscopic laryngeal surgery.

Barbara Verro is currently aresident at the Otolaryngology Department, University of Palermo, Italy. Her primary interest is head and neck cancer.

Simona Fiumara is a speech therapist working on thevocal 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.