Ackerstaff, A.H., Balm, A.J.M., Rasch, C.R.N., Boer, J.P. De, Wiggenraad, R., Rietveld, D.H.F., ...
Background: We report the results of a multicenter randomized phase III study, assessing quality of life (QOL) in intra-arterial (IA) versus standard intravenous (IV) chemoradiation in advanced head...
Hilgers, F.J.M., Soolsma, J., Ackerstaff, A.H., Balm, A.J.M., Tan, I.B.
Objectives: Assessment of the immediate results and long-term clinical effects of a thin silicone washer placed behind the tracheal flange of voice prostheses to treat periprosthetic leakage....
Soolsma, J., Ackerstaff, A.H., Balm, A.J.M., Tan, I.B., Hilgers, F.J.M.
Objectives: To assess the long-term results of the Provox ActiValve, a prosthesis for voice rehabilitation after total laryngectomy that was designed to lessen the need for frequent replacements...
Zuur, J.K., Muller, S.H., Vincent, A., Sinaasappel, M., Hilgers, F.J.M.
Background The beneficial function of heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs) is undisputed, but knowledge of their effects on intra-airway temperature and humidity is scarce. The aim of this study was...
3D stereophotogrammetry for the assessment of tracheostoma anatomy (2008)
Dirven, R., Hilgers, F.J.M., Plooij, J.M., Maal, T.J.J., Bergé, S.J., Verkerke, G.J., ...
Conclusion. 3D stereophotogrammetry is a useful tool for quantitative assessment of tracheostoma anatomy, and thus in future could possibly play a role in solving current problems with peristomal and...
Rossum, M.A. Van, Jongmans, P., Hilgers, F.J.M.
Onderzoek wijst uit dat de spraakverstaanbaarheid in tracheoesofageale sprekers significant slechter is dan in normale sprekers. Echter, er lijkt (nog) geen therapieprogramma te bestaan dat gericht...
Zuur, J.K., Muller, S.H., Jongh, F.H.C., Shehata, M., Leeuwen, J. Van, ...
The aim of this study is to develop a postlaryngectomy airway climate explorer (ACE) for assessment of intratracheal temperature and humidity and of influence of heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs)....
Acoustic signal typing for evaluation of voice quality in tracheoesophageal speech (2006)
As, C.J. Van, Beinum, F.J. Van, Pols, L.C.W., Hilgers, F.J.M.
Acousitic signal typing for evaluation of voice quality in tracheoesophageal speech (2006)
As, C.J. Van, Beinum, F.J. Van, Pols, L.C.W., Hilgers, F.J.M.
The psychological impact of annual chest x-ray follow-up in head and neck cancer (2006)
Geurts, T.W., Ackerstaff, A.H., Zandwijk, N. Van, Hart, A.A.M., Hilgers, F.J.M., Balm, A.J.M.
Acoustic signal typing for evaluation of voice quality in tracheoesophageal speech (2006)
As, C.J. Van, Beinum, F.L. Van, Pols, L.C.W., Hilgers, F.J.M.
Zuur, J.K., Muller, S.H., Zandwijk, N. Van, Hilgers, F.J.M.
Total laryngectomy results in a permanent disconnection of the upper and lower airways and inevitably leads to chronic pulmonary complaints like frequent involuntary coughing, increased sputum...
Acoustic signal typing for evaluation of voice quality in tracheoesophageal speech (2006)
Beinum, F.J. Van, Pols, L.C.W., Hilgers, F.J.M.
Because of the aperiodicity of many tracheoesophageal voices, acoustic analysis of the tracheoesophageal voice is less straightforward than that of the normal voice. This study presents the...
Hilgers, F.J.M., Ackerstaff, A.H.
Conclusion. This newly developed tracheostoma button and fixation system was appreciated by the majority of the patients in this study and led to an increased use of automatic speaking valves (ASVs)....
The psychological impact of annual chest X-ray follow-up in head and neck cancer (2006)
Geurts, T.W., Ackerstaff, A.H., Zandwijk, N. Van, Hart, A.A.M., Hilgers, F.J.M., Balm, A.J.M.
Conclusion. Annual post-treatment screening of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) patients for second primary lung cancer and metastatic recurrence appeared to form no major burden for...
Anatomical and functional correlates of voice quality in tracheoesophageal speech (2005)
As, C.J. Van, Hilgers, F.J.M., Beinum, F.J. Van, Pols, L.C.W.
An introduction to the assessment of intelligibility of tracheoesophageal speech (2003)
Jongmans, P., As, C.J. Van, Pols, L.C.W., Hilgers, F.J.M.
In cases of laryngeal cancer, it is sometimes necessary to perform a total laryngectomy. This procedure changes the anatomy and physiology of the vocal tract, with the most noticeable effect on...
High-speed digital imaging of enoglottic vibration after total laryngectomy (1999)
As, C.J. Van, Tigges, M., Wittenberg, TH., Eysholdt, U., Hilgers, F.J.M.
Deterioration of olfaction and gustation as a consequence of total laryngectomy (1999)
Hilgers, F.J.M., Emsbroek, G., Touw, F.I., As, C.J. Van, Jong, N. De
The influence of stoma occlusion on aspects of tracheoesophageal voice (1998)
As, C.J. Van, Hilgers, F.J.M., Beinum, F.J. Van, Ackerstaff, A.H.
Observation of the pharyngoesophageal mucosa during tracheoesophageal phonation. (1998)
Tigges, M., As, C.J. Van, Hilgers, F.J.M., Wittenberg, TH., Eysholdt, U.
Formant frequencies of Dutch vowels in tracheoesophageal speech (1997)
As, C.J. Van, Beinum, F.J. Van, Hilgers, F.J.M., Pols, L.C.W.
In the present study Dutch vowel formant characteristics of laryngectomized tracheoesophageal speakers are investigated. Both vowels in CV nonsense syllables (/a/, /i/, and /u/), and vowels of...
The influence of stoma occlusion on aspects of tracheoesphageal speech (1997)
As, C.J. Van, Hilgers, F.J.M., Beinum, F.J. Van, Ackerstaff, A.H.
Disease-specific survival and locoregional control in tonsillar carcinoma (1997)
Baatenburg De Jong, R.J., Burlage, F.R., Broek, F.W. Ten, Marres, H.A.M., Knegt, P.P.M., ...
Visser, O., Annyas, A.A., Bruaset, I.A., ...
Communication, functional disorders and life style changes after total laryngectomy (1994)
Ackerstaff, A.H., Hilgers, F.J.M., Aaronson, N.K., Balm, A.J.M.
Zuur, J. K., Muller, S. H., Van Der Horst, M. J., Shehata, M., Van Leeuwen, J., ...
The aim of this study is to develop a postlaryngectomy airway climate explorer (ACE) for assessment of intratracheal temperature and humidity and of influence of heat and moisture exchangers (HMEs)....