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Tissue augmentation using Bioplastique® as a treatment of leakage around a Provox® 2 voice prosthesis

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  08 March 2006

A. V. Rokade ,
J. Mathews  and
K. T .V. Reddy
A. V. Rokade
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Warrington Hospital, Warrington, UK.
J. Mathews
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Warrington Hospital, Warrington, UK.
K. T .V. Reddy
Affiliation:
Department of Otolaryngology, Warrington Hospital, Warrington, UK.
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Abstract

Rehabilitation of voice and speech after laryngectomy with valve prosthesis has become a well-established practice in recent years. The formation of tracheo-oesophageal fistula (TOF) and the subsequent management of the patient with a voice prosthesis can be associated with a number of problems and complications.

We report a new technique of the use of injectable Bioplastique® in the treatment of persistent leakage around Provox® 2 voice prosthesis. Our experience in two cases has shown that it is a relatively simple and effective procedure in stopping the leak around the valve immediately and is without any short-term complications.

Keywords

Tracheo-oesophageal FistulaProstheses and ImplantsTreatment Complications
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The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 117 , Issue 1 , January 2003 , pp. 80 - 82
Copyright
© Royal Society of Medicine Press Limited 2003

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