Abstract
We present improvements of a previously reported method of tracheoesophageal puncture for voice restoration in postlaryngectomy patients. Our method utilizes a flexible endoscope to enable the tracheoesophageal puncture to be made under direct visualization using only local anesthesia and intravenous sedation. After 3 days, the created tracheoesophageal fistula tract is mature enough to allow placement of a voice prosthesis in the office. This allows the entire procedure to be performed in an outpatient setting with minimal risk.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1034-1035 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Surgical endoscopy |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 1997 |
Keywords
- Blom-singer prosthesis
- Endoscope
- Laryngectomy
- Tracheoesophageal fistula
- Voice restoration
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Surgery