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A simple technique to prevent stenosis of the tracheostoma after total laryngectomy*

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

Nobuhiko Isshiki
Affiliation:
Address for reprints: Nobuhiko Isshiki, M.D., Division of Plastic Surgery, School of Medicine, Kyoto University, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606, Japan.
Masahiro Tanabe
Affiliation:
Kyoto University

Abstract

Stenosis of the tracheostoma after total laryngectomy can be prevented by the addition of a simple Y-incision to the U-incision for total laryngectomy. This technique ensures a wide stoma, eliminating the need of tracheal cannulation even immediately after surgery

Type
Research Article
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1980

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