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Head and Neck
Sealing of small postlaryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistulas with voice prosthesis†
Article first published online: 9 SEP 2010
DOI: 10.1002/lary.21071
Copyright © 2010 The American Laryngological, Rhinological, and Otological Society, Inc.
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Karakullukcu, M. B., Lohuis, P. j., van den Brekel, M. W. and Hilgers, F. J.M. (2010), Sealing of small postlaryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistulas with voice prosthesis. The Laryngoscope, 120: 1971–1973. doi: 10.1002/lary.21071
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Publication History
- Issue published online: 7 JUL 2010
- Article first published online: 9 SEP 2010
- Accepted manuscript online: 19 AUG 2010 12:00AM EST
- Manuscript Accepted: 18 MAY 2010
- Manuscript Received: 14 APR 2010
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Keywords:
- Laryngectomy;
- pharyngocutaneous;
- fistula;
- voice prosthesis;
- Level of evidence: 5
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