Custom modification of the Blom-Singer tracheostoma valve housing

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 standar...

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Published in:Journal of prosthodontics 2003-03, Vol.12 (1), p.17-20
Main Authors: Lemon, James C., Lewin, Jan S., Martin, Jack W., Chambers, Mark S.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adhesives - chemistry
alaryngeal speech
Biocompatible Materials - chemistry
Blom-Singer valve
Dentistry
Equipment Design
housing
Humans
laryngectomy
Pliability
Polyurethanes - chemistry
Silicone Elastomers - chemistry
Speech, Alaryngeal - instrumentation
Stress, Mechanical
Surface Properties
tracheoesophageal (TE) voice
tracheostoma breathing valve
Tracheostomy - instrumentation
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1059-941X
1532-849X
DOI:10.1053/jopr.2003.2