Do proton pump inhibitors reduce the incidence of pharyngocutaneous fistulae following total laryngectomy?
Includes abstract. === Includes bibliographical references. === Pharyngocutaneous fistula is a common complication of total laryngectomy. We hypothesised that perioperative proton pump inhibitor (PPI) treatment could reduce the incidence of pharyngocutaneous fistulae. This prospective placebo-contro...
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| Format: | Dissertation |
| Language: | English |
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University of Cape Town
2014
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| Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/2904 |