Abstract
As a consequences of laryngectomy, patients possess a tracheostoma presenting on the neck skin which is an intrinsic component of their airway and which provides a portal through which potentially dangerous foreign bodies can enter the tracheobronchial tree. In addition, new methods of speech rehabilitation require the placement of a valve within the stoma which needs regular cleaning and manipulation. We report 3 cases of aspiration, each of a different piece of equipment that is commonly associated with laryngectomees, illustrating potential unique risks to the airway in such individuals.
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Kishore, A., Roy, D. Inhaled foreign bodies in laryngectomees. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg 53, 315–317 (2001). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02991560
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02991560