Tracheo-oesophageal puncture: a review of problems and complications.
Tracheo-oesophageal puncture now has a well established role and in several units is now the principal means of speech rehabilitation following laryngectomy. Although not a difficult procedure, there are a number of problems and complications that may be encountered. With proper management these can usually be overcome and a useful voice achieved. This study looks at those problems in a series of 119 patients and discusses their management.
Garth
R J
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Head and Neck Unit, Royal Marsden Hospital, London.
McRae
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Rhŷs Evans
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D003680:Deglutition Disorders / Q000209:etiology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011677:Punctures / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D013072:Speech, Esophageal / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods*; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula