title: Tissue augmentation using Bioplastique as a treatment of leakage around a Provox 2 voice prosthesis.
abstract: Rehabilitation of voice and speech after laryngectomy with valve prosthesis has become a well-established practice in recent years. The formation of tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF) and the subsequent management of the patient with a voice prosthesis can be associated with a number of problems and complications. We report a new technique of the use of injectable Bioplastique in the treatment of persistent leakage around Provox 2 voice prosthesis. Our experience in two cases has shown that it is a relatively simple and effective procedure in stopping the leak around the valve immediately and is without any short-term complications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Warrington Hospital, Warrington, UK.
authors.forename: A V
authors.initials: AV
authors.lastname: Rokade
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Mathews
authors.forename: K T V
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Reddy
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D007267:Injections; D007831:Larynx, Artificial; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011108:Polymers / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: C068018:Bioplastique; D011108:Polymers