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Sealing of small postlaryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistulas with voice prosthesis
✍ Scribed by M. Baris Karakullukcu; Peter j. Lohuis; Michiel W. van den Brekel; Frans J.M. Hilgers
- Publisher
- John Wiley and Sons
- Year
- 2010
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 117 KB
- Volume
- 120
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 0023-852X
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✦ Synopsis
Abstract
Pharyngocutaneous fistulas (PCFs) following total laryngectomy is a common complication. The standard therapy is conservative management, and if this is not successful, surgical closure. There is a group of patients with limited survival chance who have small PCFs. In these patients who are not candidates for surgery, sealing of the PCF with a voice prosthesis can significantly improve the functionality of these patients allowing them to swallow and phonate. Laryngoscope, 2010