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A New Problem-solving Indwelling Voice Prosthesis, Eliminating the Need for Frequent Candida- and “Underpressure”-related Replacements: Provox ActiValve

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Pages 972-979 | Received 27 May 2003, Accepted 10 Jul 2003, Published online: 08 Jul 2009

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