Silicone septal button in the management of a large tracheo-oesophageal fistula following primary puncture in a laryngectomee.
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.
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Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery, Cumberland Infirmary, Carlisle, United Kingdom. showkatmirza@hotmail.com
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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*
D012828:Silicones