Total Closure of Enlarged Tracheoesophageal Puncture with Septal Button: Long-Term Results

ORL; Journal for Oto-rhino-laryngology and Its Related Specialties
Ozlem UnsalBerna Uslu Coskun

Abstract

Tracheoesophageal puncture enlargement in laryngectomized patients is a significant problem due to complications such as aspiration pneumonia. There are several management methods including conservative and nonconservative techniques. A total closure of the enlarged tracheoesophageal puncture is needed in some cases when conservative approaches have failed. At this point, the insertion of a silicone septal button in the puncture site is a useful, inexpensive, and simple technique. The follow-up of 4 patients managed with this technique revealed satisfactory long-term results.

Citations

May 12, 2019·European Archives of Oto-rhino-laryngology : Official Journal of the European Federation of Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Societies (EUFOS) : Affiliated with the German Society for Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Head and Neck Surgery·Raghav C DwivediCosta Repanos

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