title: Silicone septal button in the management of a large tracheo-oesophageal fistula following primary puncture in a laryngectomee.
abstract: We describe the use of a silicone septal button in the management of a patient who developed a large tracheo-oesophageal fistula following primary puncture as part of a total laryngectomy. The button was easily inserted, well tolerated and prevented leakage of solids into the trachea, allowing the patient to eat.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, United Kingdom. showkatmirza@hotmail.com
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Mirza
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Head
authors.forename: A K
authors.initials: AK
authors.lastname: Robson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D006801:Humans; D007822:Laryngeal Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011677:Punctures; D012828:Silicones; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*
chemical_list: D012828:Silicones