Complications of tracheoesophageal puncture for Blom-Singer voice restoration after total laryngectomy.
- Author:
Qing-ming LI
1
;
Bao-quan ZHANG
;
Pei-hong PENG
;
Bo-jun WEI
;
Xiao-wei CHEN
;
Xiu-zhen SHI
;
Zhi-qiang GAO
;
Hai-jin YIN
;
Guo-dong FENG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH: Adult; Aged; Aged, 80 and over; Female; Humans; Laryngeal Neoplasms; surgery; Laryngectomy; adverse effects; rehabilitation; Larynx, Artificial; Male; Middle Aged; Postoperative Complications; epidemiology; Retrospective Studies
- From: Chinese Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery 2005;40(12):925-928
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
OBJECTIVETo investigate causes and treatment of complications of tracheoesophageal puncture for Blom-Singer voice restoration after total laryngectomy.
METHODSFrom 1986 to 2004, one hundred and fifty one cases with Blom-Singer technique after total laryngectomy for voice restoration were retrospectively analyzed.
RESULTSAll cases were followed up from 6 months to 15 years. Among 151 cases, 138 cases got successful phonation and the total success rate of voice restoration was 91.4%. Of the 151 cases, 15 cases occurred complications. The rate of complications was 9.9%. The common complications included fistula granulations, infection, and leakage. Twelve cases got successful treatment accordingly, and the other 3 cases failed in phonation.
CONCLUSIONSThe procedure of tracheoesophageal puncture for voice restoration is relatively simple and has low complications. this method had high phonation success and good phonation quality, which is one of the best way to make laryngectomee to speak.
