Fat Injection to Treat Widening of a Tracheoesophageal Fistula with a Voice Prosthesis

In the field of otolaryngology, fat injection is mainly performed for glottic insufficiency. We encountered a patient of tracheoesophageal fistula with a voice prosthesis after total laryngectomy, in whom the fistula grew too wide. This condition was difficult to treat by conservative therapy. We pe...

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Published inNippon Jibi Inkoka Gakkai Kaiho Vol. 111; no. 5; pp. 412 - 415
Main Authors Komatsubara, Sachiko, Hanamure, Yutaka, Suda, Yoshihito, Haruta, Atsushi, Kasano, Fujihiko, Kashima, Naoko
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published Japan The Oto-Rhino-Laryngological Society of Japan, Inc 01.05.2008
Subjects
Adipose Tissue - transplantation
Aged
fat injection
Humans
Laryngectomy
Larynx, Artificial
Male
Pharyngeal Neoplasms - surgery
Postoperative Complications - therapy
Tracheoesophageal Fistula - therapy
Transplantation, Autologous
Treatment Outcome
voice prosthesis
widening of the T-E fistula
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Summary:In the field of otolaryngology, fat injection is mainly performed for glottic insufficiency. We encountered a patient of tracheoesophageal fistula with a voice prosthesis after total laryngectomy, in whom the fistula grew too wide. This condition was difficult to treat by conservative therapy. We performed fat injection around the tracheoesophageal fistula, achieving sufficient reduction in the size of to prevent leakage. This treatment allowed continuous use of the voice the prosthesis by the patient.
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ISSN:0030-6622
1883-0854
DOI:10.3950/jibiinkoka.111.412