Treatment of large persistent tracheoesophageal peristomal fistulas using silicon rings

Abstract Introduction: Tracheoesophageal peristomal fistulae can often be solved by reducing the size of the fistula or replacing the prosthesis; however, even with conservative techniques, leakage around the fistula may continue in total laryngectomy patients. Also, several techniques have been de...

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Main Authors: Ibrahim Erdim, Ali Ahmet Sirin, Bahadir Baykal, Fatih Oghan, Ali Guvey, Fatma Tulin Kayhan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier
Series:Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1808-86942017000500536&lng=en&tlng=en