Author/Authors :
Shemshadi, Hashem Research Department of Speech and Language Sciences - University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences , Tehran
Abstract :
Proper speech functioning in human being , depends on the precise coordination and timing balances in a series of complex neuro,nuscular movements and actions .Starting from the prime organ of energy source of expelled air from respirato,y system; deliver such air to trigger vocal cords; swift changes of this phonatory episode to a comprehensible sound in RESONACE and final coordination of all head and neck structures to elicit final speech in Articulators, are needed to function elegantly
together. Any defects in this pathM1ay w[th any etiology, creates speech difficulties. Reconstructive procedures to correct these defects as much as possible , is the basis of Speech Reconstructive Surgery. Embellishing a team work , consisting of different
specialties with a major role for speech and language pathologists is the golden opportunity to gain a successive information which helps the surgeon in pre,intra,and postoperative period . Mutual exchanges of information among these different specialties related to speech pathology, will initiate a great success for everyone in the team, especially the patient.
Keywords :
Speech Reconstructive Surgery , Speech Pathology , Speech , Language