title: Transient quadriplegia following re-puncture of tracheo-oesophageal fistula.
abstract: We present a case of a laryngectomized patient who underwent re-puncture of tracheo-oesophageal fistula for speaking valve voice restoration, resulting in a previously unreported inherent complication of this procedure: extradural abscess of the cervical spine with transient quadriplegia.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, Blackburn Royal Infirmary, Bolton Road, Blackburn BB2 3LR, UK. Tasshm@aol.com
authors.forename: T H
authors.initials: TH
authors.lastname: Malik
authors.forename: K H
authors.initials: KH
authors.lastname: Badran
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Belloso
authors.forename: F R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Rapado
authors.forename: J R
authors.initials: JR
authors.lastname: Cherry
mesh_terms: D003428:Cross Infection / Q000209:etiology*; D020802:Epidural Abscess / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy; D007831:Larynx, Artificial; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000209:etiology*; D012086:Reoperation / Q000009:adverse effects