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Tracheo-oesophageal puncture: a review of problems and complications

  • R. J. N. Garth (a1), A. McRae (a1) and P. H. Rhŷs Evans (a1)
Abstract

Tracheo-oesophageal puncture now has a well established role and in several units is now the principal means of speech rehabilitation following laryngectomy. Although not a difficult procedure, there are a number of problems and complications that may be encountered. With proper management these can usually be overcome and a useful voice achieved.

This study looks at those problems in a series of 119 patients and discusses their management.

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ENT Department, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, Wonford, Exeter, Devon.
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