Webinar: Troubleshooting voice prosthesis, speech and swallowing problems postlaryngectomy: Complex case management
Date: October 12, 2023,Thursday
Time: The webinar will be offered at 3 different times, please register for the time that is most convenient for you.
Session 1. 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Central European Time
Session 2. 03:00 PM – 04:30 PM Central European Time
Session 3. 07.30 PM – 09:00 PM Central European Time
Course language: English
Brief description:
Tracheoesophageal speech is the gold standard of alaryngeal voice restoration after total laryngectomy with the highest success rates. Although, a simple means of communication, complications and adverse events can occur. However, most adverse events can either be prevented or managed successfully with proper attention. This webinar provides an overview of the adverse events that occur due to the voice prosthesis and/or other factors and their solutions, including surgical and nonsurgical treatments for hypo and hypertonicity and TE fistula tract issues. Case studies will be presented.
Course objectives:
0-5 Welcome and introduction
5-35 Overview and management of voice prosthesis-related adverse events
35-60 Management of speech dysfunction by the SLP
60-70 Case presentations
70-90 Q & A
Registration fee: EUR 25,-
Atos Medical provides administrative support and the IT platform for this webinar.
Date: October 12, 2023,Thursday
Time: The webinar will be offered at 3 different times, please register for the time that is most convenient for you.
Session 1. 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Central European Time
Session 2. 03:00 PM – 04:30 PM Central European Time
Session 3. 07.30 PM – 09:00 PM Central European Time
Course language: English
Brief description:
Tracheoesophageal speech is the gold standard of alaryngeal voice restoration after total laryngectomy with the highest success rates. Although, a simple means of communication, complications and adverse events can occur. However, most adverse events can either be prevented or managed successfully with proper attention. This webinar provides an overview of the adverse events that occur due to the voice prosthesis and/or other factors and their solutions, including surgical and nonsurgical treatments for hypo and hypertonicity and TE fistula tract issues. Case studies will be presented.
Course objectives:
- Be aware about possible problems with voice prostheses: early leakage and fistula problems
- Describe how to manage VP problems and speech issues by the clinician
- Discuss protocols to optimize voice rehabilitation by the SLP
0-5 Welcome and introduction
5-35 Overview and management of voice prosthesis-related adverse events
35-60 Management of speech dysfunction by the SLP
60-70 Case presentations
70-90 Q & A
Registration fee: EUR 25,-
Atos Medical provides administrative support and the IT platform for this webinar.