[Voice rehabilitation using tissue flap of trachea and esophagus]

Zhonghua Er Bi Yan Hou Ke Za Zhi. 1995;30(6):359-60.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

A downward facing tissue flap from the posterior wall of trachea and the anterior wall of esophagus was made after total laryngectomy, then inserted into the esophageal cavity to form a fistula. In order to cover the fistular opening and also to avoid food aspiration, 2-3 mm of the valvular tip must be kept. Of 11 cases undergoing this operation, 5 patients obtained a good vocalization, a comparative dysphonia occurred in 3 patients and another 3 patients got a esophageal voice due to shut of their fistulae. We consider this method a rather simple one, vocalization can recover easily without any special training, and also there were few complications will emerge.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
  • Esophagus / surgery
  • Female
  • Follow-Up Studies
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms / surgery*
  • Laryngectomy / rehabilitation*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Speech, Alaryngeal*
  • Surgical Flaps
  • Trachea / surgery
  • Vocal Cords*