The effect of a heat and moisture exchanger (Provox(¯) HME) on pulmonary protection after total laryngectomy: A randomized controlled study |
Bien et al., 2010 |
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology |
Use of heat exchanger and humidity |
There was a decrease in cough frequency, forced sputum, and stoma clearance after use. |
II |
Prospective clinical phase II study of two new indwelling voice prostheses (Provox Vega 225 and 20 Fr) and a novel anterograde insertion device (Provox Smart Inserter) |
Hilgers et al., 2010 |
Laryngoscope |
Voice for tracheoesophageal prosthesis |
Voice characteristics were better in Vega 22.5, which coincides with patients' preference. |
III |
Olfactory rehabilitation after total laryngectomy |
Morales-Puebla et al., 2010 |
Acta Otorrinolaringologica Espanola |
Polite Yawning Technique |
The polite yawning technique allowed an important recovery of smell and improvement of the palate after total laryngectomy. |
III |
Can laryngectomees smell? Considerations regarding olfactory rehabilitation following total laryngectomy |
Moor et al., 2010 |
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology |
Laryngeal derivation device; Polite Yawning Technique |
The polite yawning technique had greater ease in teaching-learning. |
VI |
Rehabilitation of olfaction post-laryngectomy: A randomised control trial comparing clinician assisted versus a home practice approach |
Ward et al., 2010 |
Clinical Otolaryngology |
Polite yawning technique with professional-assisted training; Educated yawn technique with home training |
The polite yawning technique, regardless of being accompanied by a professional or being trained at home, had effective olfactory rehabilitation, and the group assisted by the professional showed improvement in a shorter time. |
II |
Effectiveness of voice rehabilitation on vocalisation in postlaryngectomy patients: a systematic review |
Xi, 2010 |
International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis; esophageal voice; voice by electrolarynx |
The tracheoesophageal voice proved to be the best in terms of patient intelligibility and satisfaction. |
V |
Botulinum toxin type A: An effective treatment to restore phonation in laryngectomized patients unable to voice |
Bartolomei et al., 2011 |
Neurological Sciences |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis; esophageal voice; application of botulinum toxin type A |
Treatment with botulinum toxin type A demonstrated efficacy in voice restoration for laryngectomy patients who were unable to perform vocal expressions because of spasms. |
IV |
Randomised, multi-centre study of the usefulness of the heat and moisture exchanger (Provox HME) in laryngectomised patients |
Dassonville et al., 2011 |
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology |
Voice for tracheoesophageal prosthesis with heat and humidity exchanger |
The prosthesis with heat and humidity exchanger improved the breathing pattern and vocalizations of laryngectomized patients. |
II |
Satisfaction and Quality of Life in Laryngectomees after Voice Prosthesis Rehabilitation |
Giordano et al., 2011 |
Folia Phoniatrica et Logopaedica |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis |
The implantation of voice prostheses in patients showed positive effects on quality of life in all laryngectomized patients. |
IV |
A prospective randomized multicenter clinical trial of the Provox2 and Groningen Ultra Low Resistance voice prostheses in the rehabilitation of post-laryngectomy patients: A lifetime and preference study |
Harms et al., 2011 |
Oral Oncology |
Voice for tracheoesophageal prosthesis |
There was no significant difference between the prostheses, but the authors recommended PROVOX2, according to patient preference. |
II |
The significance of rhinomanometry in evaluation of postlaryngectomy olfactory rehabilitation by polite yawning technique |
Manestar et al., 2011 |
Rhinology |
Polite yawning technique |
Olfactory rehabilitation should be taken as an integral part of the total post-laryngectomy rehabilitation program. |
IV |
Voice-related quality of life (V-RQOL) outcomes in laryngectomees |
Moukarbel et al., 2011 |
Head and Neck |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis; esophageal voice; voice by electrolarynx |
The gold standard for voice rehabilitation is the tracheoesophageal prosthesis. |
VI |
Clinical use of a neck brace to improve hands-free speech in laryngectomized patients |
Dirven et al., 2012 |
The American laryngological |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis fixed with silicone adhesive; Voice for tracheoesophageal prosthesis fixed with silicone adhesive and external cervical collar |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis fixed with a silicone adhesive and external cervical collar presented better results with hands-free speech. |
II |
Long-term oral intake through a salivary bypass tube with chronic pharyngocutaneous fistula |
Gooi e Richmon, 2012 |
American Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Medicine and Surgery |
Salivary tube technique |
The salivary tube technique facilitated healing of the wound and contributed to the maintenance of oral feeding in persistent fistulas. |
VI |
Amount of airflow required for olfactory perception in laryngectomees: A prospective interventional study |
Manestar et al., 2012 |
Clinical Otolaryngology |
Polite yawning technique |
Smell was rehabilitated after restoration of the nasal airflow with the educated yawn technique. |
IV |
Randomized controlled trial on postoperative pulmonary humidification after total laryngectomy: External humidifier versus heat and moisture exchanger |
Mérol et al., 2012 |
Laryngoscope |
Use of heat exchanger and humidity |
The heat and moisture exchanger could be considered the best option for airway humidification in the immediate postoperative period of total laryngectomy. |
II |
Practice of laryngectomy rehabilitation interventions: a perspective from Hong Kong |
Chan, 2013 |
Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis; esophageal voice; voice by electrolarynx |
The most popular speech restoration method was tracheoesophageal puncture; however. laryngeal speech often failed to achieve significant tonal variations for Cantonese patients. |
VI |
Practice of laryngectomy rehabilitation interventions: a perspective from India |
Chaukar et al., 2013 |
Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis |
The practice of vocal rehabilitation by tracheoesophageal prosthesis is well established. However, local constraints pose distinct challenges in India, leading to innovative interventions to improve device performance and lifespan. |
VI |
Ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin injection: A simple in-office technique to improve tracheoesophageal speech in postlaryngectomy patients |
Chaukar et al., 2013 |
Head and Neck |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis with botulinum toxin type A |
The patient was able to speak better for the tracheoesophageal prosthesis after the injection of botulinum toxin. |
VI |
Post laryngectomy speech rehabilitation outcome in elderly patients |
Cocuzza et al., 2013 |
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology |
Voice for tracheoesophageal prosthesis in young and old |
The possibilities of tracheoesophageal recovery in elderly patients did not present differences in comparison with younger patients. |
III |
International practice of laryngectomy rehabilitation interventions: a perspective from South Africa |
Fagan et al., 2013 |
Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis; stoma coverage with cloth |
Excellent results of voice rehabilitation with tracheoesophageal prosthesis could be obtained in a scenario of qualified and dedicated services in speech therapy, even in developing countries. |
VI |
Pulmonary rehabilitation after total laryngectomy: A randomized cross-over clinical trial comparing two different heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) |
Herranz et al., 2013 |
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology |
Use of heat exchanger and humidity |
The use of a heat exchanger and humidity provided better humidification conditions and caused less discomfort for the study population. |
II |
Laryngectomy rehabilitation: a perspective from the United States of America |
Hinni e Crujido, 2013 |
Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis; esophageal voice; voice by electrolarynx |
A multidisciplinary approach in the rehabilitation after laryngectomy discourse that covered the perioperative period produced better speech results. |
VI |
Practice of laryngectomy rehabilitation interventions: a perspective from Australia |
Krishnan e Maclean, 2013 |
Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis; polite yawning technique |
The method preferred by speech therapists for vocal rehabilitation and voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis was olfactory rehabilitation |
VI |
Laryngectomy rehabilitation in the United Kingdom |
Owen e Paleri, 2013 |
Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis; esophageal voice; voice by electrolarynx |
All patients should be evaluated preoperatively by a speech therapist, clinical nurse and nutritionist. Access to the speech therapist should be continuous. Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis is preferred over other methods. |
VI |
Effectiveness of olfactory rehabilitation according to a structured protocol with potential of regaining pre-operative levels in laryngectomy patients using nasal airflow-inducing manoeuvre |
Risberg-Berlin et al., 2013 |
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology |
Polite yawning technique |
All patients returned to the preoperative olfactory level, and one patient reported improved olfaction compared to the preoperative level. |
IV |
Speech rehabilitation during the first year after total laryngectomy |
Singer et al., 2013 |
Head and Neck |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis; esophageal voice; intelligibility assessment |
Failure to perform rehabilitation was associated with poorer functionality. |
III |
Practice of laryngectomy rehabilitation interventions: a perspective from Europe/the Netherlands |
van der Molen et al., 2013 |
Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis; esophageal voice; voice by electrolarynx; use of heat exchanger and humidity; Polite yawning technique |
Comprehensive multidisciplinary rehabilitation substantially decreased long-term morbidity and significantly benefited the quality of life of laryngectomized patients. The preferred method for reestablishing post-laryngectomy voice communication was the tracheoesophageal prosthesis. |
VI |
Practice of laryngectomy rehabilitation interventions: a perspective from South America |
Vartanian et al., 2013 |
Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head & Neck Surgery |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis; esophageal voice; voice by electrolarynx |
The electrolaryngeal approach was considered the easiest method of vocal rehabilitation. The esophageal voice was considered the most difficult method but at a lower cost. Tracheoesophageal prosthesis was better in relation to quality of life and patient satisfaction. |
VI |
Changing trends of speech outcomes after total laryngectomy in the 21st century: A single-center study |
Moon et al., 2014 |
The American Laryngological Association |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis |
There was no significant difference in voice rehabilitation with an independent tracheoesophageal prosthesis if the technique was started immediately after surgery versus later. |
IV |
Scientific evidence regarding the quality of life of total laryngectomees |
Nemr col., 2015 |
Archives of Otolaryngology and Rhinology |
Voice by tracheoesophageal prosthesis; esophageal voice; voice by electrolarynx |
Patients rehabilitated with tracheoesophageal prosthesis presented better quality of life than those rehabilitated with other methods, but therapeutic success was achieved when the real needs and expectations of each individual were contemplated. |
VI |
Pulmonary rehabilitation after total laryngectomy |
Parrilla et al., 2015 |
Annals of Otology, Rhinology & Laryngology |
Use of heat exchanger and humidity |
Quality of life improved with the reduction in pulmonary symptoms and significant influence of XtraHME on pulmonary status. |
IV |
Cost-effectiveness of heat and moisture exchangers compared to usual care for pulmonary rehabilitation after total laryngectomy in Poland |
Retel et al., 2015 |
European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology |
Use of heat exchanger and humidity |
The use of a heat and humidity exchanger resulted in fewer lung infections and sleep problems, less use of external humidifiers in the hospital and a higher quality of life than usual care. The use of the exchanger in Poland was cost-effective. |
III |