| Failed voice restoration: closure of the tracheo-oesophageal fistula. | |
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PMID: 18559036 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Tracheo-oesophageal fistula and voice prosthesis have revolutionised voice rehabilitation, but are not without their complications. The most significant problem is widening of the tracheo-oesophageal fistula relative to the voice prosthesis and subsequent leaking. Three-layer surgical closure is a means of permanently closing a problematic fistula. Use of an interposition in situ muscle graft as a second layer provides an adequate, well vascularised barrier to prevent fistula reformation. Our technique provides a safe, effective method of closing a problematic tracheo-oesophageal fistula. We report a five case series in which 100% of patients acquired satisfactory closure of their fistulae and resolution of their symptoms. |
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Authors:
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O Judd; M Bridger |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Letter |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Clinical otolaryngology : official journal of ENT-UK ; official journal of Netherlands Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology & Cervico-Facial Surgery Volume: 33 ISSN: 1749-4486 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2008 Jun |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-06-18 Completed Date: 2008-08-01 Revised Date: 2009-02-27 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101247023 Medline TA: Clin Otolaryngol Country: England |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 261-4 Citation Subset: IM |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Humans Larynx, Artificial Postoperative Complications / urine Speech, Alaryngeal* Surgical Procedures, Operative / methods Tracheoesophageal Fistula / surgery* Treatment Failure |
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Clin Otolaryngol. 2008 Oct;33(5):503
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18983402
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