methods, the stomach tube suspension technique seemed to have a slight advantage.
・ Rate of success
Computation for this parameter indicated that it was approximately 25% for males and 30% for females (70 - 80% for people with simple laryngectomy).
・ Time regard for fluency
The fastest learner required approximately three months. Some took one or two years. Individual differences were more noticeable in relation to this parameter when compared to those undergoing simple laryngectomy.
Those who succeed in producing basic sounds within a week show promise of success.
The instructor should be careful to look for reasons why a student cannot produce sounds after two to three months of training, and find an alternative way of esophageal speech before the student loses interest and drops out.
One person who underwent esophageal reconstruction went on to win the championship at one of the esophageal speech contests sponsored by the Ginrei-Kai. Meanwhile, several people have begun instructing new esophageal speakers as esophageal speech class trainers. Never give up.
