Loss of the voice after laryngectomy eliminates to a great extent patient's social life. Apart from other frequently used methods in laryngectomized patients, a number of tracheoesophageal vents called voice prostheses, has been developed in past decade. A survey of their most important features is given. A basic way of induction of these vents with technique of tracheoesophageal functions is described.
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