Assessment and Retrieval of Aspirated Tracheoesophageal Prosthesis in the Ambulatory Setting

Tracheoesophageal prosthesis (TEP) is the most common voice restoration method following total laryngectomy. Prosthesis extrusion and aspiration occurs in 3.9% to 6.7% and causes dyspnea. Emergency centers are unfamiliar with management of the aspirated TEP. Prior studies report removal of aspirated...

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Main Authors: Karuna Dewan, Andrew Erman, Jennifer L. Long, Dinesh K. Chhetri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2018-01-01
Series:Case Reports in Otolaryngology
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/9369602

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