Doskozil Removes Throat, Gets Prosthesis

Governor Hans Peter Doskozil had an operation to remove his voice. He now uses a voice prosthesis. He is expected to speak again in a few weeks.

The Governor of Burgenland, Hans Peter Doskozil, had surgery to remove his larynx. Doctors put in a speech prosthesis. This means he cannot speak naturally. He is expected to regain his ability to speak within weeks. The surgery was a personal choice with potential long-term effects.

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