[Incompetent tracheoesophageal fistula following phonatory puncture. Surgical resolution].
Large tracheoesophageal fistulas (TEF) following a total laryngectomy are rare. Most often are associated with the creation of a surgical speech fistula or puncture. We describe the surgical technique used in 3 patients with large TEF after a total laryngectomy and the creation of a speech fistula with a voice prosthesis, followed by radiation therapy. Pertinent literature is reviewed.
Ferrer Ramírez
M J
MJ
Servicio de Otorrinolaringología, Hospital Universitario Dr. Peset, Valencia. mferrerr@comv.es
Estellés Ferriol
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E
Plá Mocholí
A
A
Dalmau Galofre
J
J
López Martínez
R
R
D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D013514:Surgical Procedures, Operative / Q000379:methods*; D014138:Tracheoesophageal Fistula / Q000209:etiology* / Q000601:surgery*; D014832:Voice Disorders / Q000601:surgery*