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Eric D. Blom, PhD; Mark I. Singer, MD; Ronald C. Hamaker, MD

Arch Otolaryngol. 1985;111(4):211-212.

Abstract
• Previous investigations identified that insufflation of the esophagus may elicit reflex pharyngoesophageal closure, impeding airflow and subsequent voice production. A simplified method for esophageal insufflation consistently evaluates the capacity for alaryngeal speech acquisition. Although primarily a method for predicting tracheoesophageal speech, it may also be an important prognostic indicator for traditional esophageal speech development.

(Arch Otolaryngol 1985;111:211-212)

Author Affiliations
From the Head and Neck Surgery Associates, Indianapolis.

Footnotes
Accepted for publication Dec 12, 1984.

Reprint requests to Head and Neck Surgery Associates, 1633 N Capitol Ave, Suite 780, India napolis, IN 46202 (Dr Blom).

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