| Autor: |
Chan, H., Mesko, T., Fields, K., Barkin, J. |
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Surgical Endoscopy; Oct1997, Vol. 11 Issue 10, p1034-1035, 2p |
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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. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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