Aspiration of tracheoesophageal prosthesis in a laryngectomized patient

Background The voice prosthesis inserted into a tracheoesophageal fistula has become the most widely used device for voice rehabilitation in patients with total laryngectomy. Case presentation We describe a case of tracheoesophageal prosthesis’ (TEP) aspiration in a laryngectomized patient, with per...

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Published in:	Multidisciplinary respiratory medicine Vol. 7; no. 1; p. 25
Main Authors:	Conte, Sergio C, De Nardi, Elena, Conte, Federico, Nardini, Stefano
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	London BioMed Central 09.08.2012 BioMed Central Ltd Mattioli 1885
Subjects:	Artificial larynx Aspiration and aspirators Bronchoscopy Care and treatment Case Report Case studies Complications and side effects Critical Care Medicine Flexible bronchoscopy Foreign body aspiration Implants, Artificial Intensive Laryngeal cancer Medicine Medicine & Public Health Patient outcomes Pneumology/Respiratory System Prosthesis Squamous cell carcinoma Thoracic Surgery Tracheoesophageal prosthesis Tracheoesophageal prosthesis Flexible bronchoscopy Foreign body aspiration
ISSN:	2049-6958, 1828-695X, 2049-6958
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