Sealing of small postlaryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistulas with voice prosthesis
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| Publication date | 2010 |
| Journal | The Laryngoscope |
| Volume | Issue number | 120 | 10 |
| Pages (from-to) | 1971-1973 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
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| 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. |
| Document type | Article |
| Language | English |
| Published at | https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.21071 |
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