Stoma Cover

After a patient has the larynx removed, a hole (stoma) will be surgically placed in the main windpipe; an artificial device can be used instead of a larynx, which will typically include tubing, a chamber where the sound vibrates and a cover. A stoma cover, typically a fabric bib-like item, helps to keep the stoma clean and healthy by keeping dust and other particles out and warming the air during breathing.