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Thus, the voice rehabilitation of laryngectomised patients is an essential part of rebuilding their lives after surgery, said Gandhi.
At the Vasant Oswal Voice Clinic, we are actively involved in helping the laryngectomised patient to learn to “speak” all over again. There are a number of options available for the patient to regain the ability to communicate verbally, said Gandhi.
Now, 60 voice specialists will get training at the 6th International Voice Conference (Voicecon ’07) from November 22 to 25. Three days hands on course on evaluation and management of voice disorders will be held at the conference, said Gandhi, course director of Voicecon ’07.
The highlight of the conference is the visit of Dr Robert Lorenz (USA) who performed the first successful laryngeal transplant in the world. Delegates from other country, especially ENT Surgeons, will participate in the conference.
The conference will cover topics such as voice disorders; compromised laryngotracheal airway; principles, practice of laser and its application in ENT. Cadeveric dissection for thyroplasty and laser course are also special features of this conference. Dr Mark Ramacle(Belgium), Kate Young (UK) ,Dr Sharat Mohan (UK), Dr Hesham Negm (Egypt) and Dr WVBS Ramlingam will also participate in the conference which will be inaugurated on Thursday.
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