Tracheoesophageal puncture using a flexible gastroscope and a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy set.
Tracheoesophageal puncture is an established procedure for voice restoration following laryngectomy. A method using a flexible gastroscope and a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) set is described. This overcomes a number of problems and complications which may be encountered when using a rigid endoscope.
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Department of Otolaryngology, Salisbury District Hospital, UK.
Brockbank
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Flower
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Frost
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D004947:Esophagus / Q000601:surgery*; D020699:Gastroscopes; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy; D007831:Larynx, Artificial; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery*; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000601:surgery*