Is Oral Microflora Related to Development of Malfunction in Patients Using Voice Prosthesis?

: this prospective study investigated the correlation between the oral bacterial microflora and the microflora found in voice prostheses (VPs) among 20 patients who had undergone laryngectomy. The aim was to explore the associations between the microflora's presence and the malfunction of VPs,...

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Published in:Journal of clinical medicine 2024-06, Vol.13 (12), p.3492
Main Authors: Immordino, Angelo, Dispenza, Francesco, Sireci, Federico, Anzalone, Riccardo, Immordino, Palmira, Calà, Cinzia, Gallina, Salvatore, Lorusso, Francesco
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Artificial larynx
Biofilms
Complications and side effects
Esophagus
Executives
Health aspects
Implants, Artificial
Laryngeal cancer
Larynx
Leukocytes
Microbiota (Symbiotic organisms)
Microorganisms
Oral mucosa
Patients
Physiological aspects
Prostheses
Prosthesis
Quality of life
Questionnaires
Rehabilitation
Silicones
Speaking
Speech
Statistical analysis
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Summary:: this prospective study investigated the correlation between the oral bacterial microflora and the microflora found in voice prostheses (VPs) among 20 patients who had undergone laryngectomy. The aim was to explore the associations between the microflora's presence and the malfunction of VPs, along with the association between the predominant microorganism and the longevity of VPs. : the research process included gathering medical histories, conducting ENT examinations, replacing VPs, and performing check-ups every four months for a period of 15.5 months. Additionally, microbiological examinations, blood tests, and voice change surveys were conducted. : a correlation between the microflora isolated from VPs and that from oral rinses was demonstrated in a large percentage of patients who experienced a loss of prosthetic functional efficiency. The correlation analysis between the type of microorganism and the lifespan of VPs showed a non-significant Pearson correlation coefficient (r = 0.043, = 0.678). : there is no significant linear correlation between the predominant microorganism and the average lifespan of VPs.
ISSN:2077-0383
2077-0383
DOI:10.3390/jcm13123492