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Aspiration of Tracheoesophageal Prosthesis in a Laryngectomized Patient

What happens if a Tracheoesophageal Prosthesis (“TEP”) becomes dislodged into the lungs?

Source:
Conte SC, De Nardi E, Conte F, Nardini S. Aspiration of tracheoesophageal prosthesis in a laryngectomized patient. Multidiscip Respir Med. 2012 Aug 9;7(1):25. doi: 10.1186/2049-6958-7-25. PMID: 22958961; PMCID: PMC3436712.

Total Laryngectomy: A Review of Surgical Techniques

The main objective of this article is to address controversial aspects related to this procedure and compare different surgical techniques used for a total laryngectomy procedure from the beginning to the end.

Source:
Chotipanich A. Total Laryngectomy: A Review of Surgical Techniques. Cureus. 2021 Sep 22;13(9):e18181. doi: 10.7759/cureus.18181. PMID: 34707956; PMCID: PMC8531883.

First Steps - A Guide For New Laryngectomees

This publication is intended to provide basic information on living as a laryngectomee.
It is designed for individuals who are facing laryngectomy surgery, those who have become laryngectomees, and their spouses/companions/caregivers/families.

Source:
International Association of Laryngectomees

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