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Cervical cord compression complicating tracheo-oesophageal puncture

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. P. Diver ,
G. E. Murty  and
P. J. Bradley
J. P. Diver
Affiliation:
Nottingham
G. E. Murty*
Affiliation:
Nottingham
P. J. Bradley
Affiliation:
Nottingham
*
George E. Murty, Department of ENT, Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham NG7 2UH.
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Abstract

Tracheo-oesophageal puncture for voice restoration is now established as a common procedure in the postlaryngectomy patient. We present what we believe to be the first recorded case of osteomyelitic cervical cord compression following this technique. This is a potentially fatal complication, but diagnosis and active surgical intervention can result in recovery of full neurological function.

Keywords

Voice restoration
Type
Clinical Records
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 105 , Issue 12 , December 1991 , pp. 1082 - 1083
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1991

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