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Indwelling voice prosthesis insertion after total pharyngolaryngectomy with free jejunal reconstruction

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Total pharyngolaryngectomy with free jejunal reconstruction is often performed in patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma. However, postoperative speechlessness significantly decreases patient quality of life. We investigated whether Provox® insertion could preserve… Click to show full abstract

Total pharyngolaryngectomy with free jejunal reconstruction is often performed in patients with hypopharyngeal carcinoma. However, postoperative speechlessness significantly decreases patient quality of life. We investigated whether Provox® insertion could preserve speech after total pharyngolaryngectomy with free jejunal reconstruction.

Keywords: free jejunal; insertion; total pharyngolaryngectomy; jejunal reconstruction; pharyngolaryngectomy free

Journal Title: Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology
Year Published: 2017

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