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Sealing of small postlaryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistulas with voice prosthesis
Author(s) -
Karakullukcu M. Baris,
Lohuis Peter j.,
van den Brekel Michiel W.,
Hilgers Frans J.M.
Publication year - 2010
Publication title -
the laryngoscope
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.181
H-Index - 148
eISSN - 1531-4995
pISSN - 0023-852X
DOI - 10.1002/lary.21071
Subject(s) - voice prosthesis , prosthesis , laryngectomy , medicine , surgery , larynx
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