The superior pharyngeal constrictor assists in gaining velopharyngeal closure, while peristaltic movement of food is facilitated by the middle and inferior pharyngeal constrictors.
Objective To release the spasm of pharyngeal constrictor and raise the successful rate of voice rehabilitation in total laryngectomized patients wearing Blom-Singer prothesis.
Objective: To study the influence of amputating cricopharyngeal muscle and unilateral pharyngeal constrictor after total laryngectomy on vocal restoration.