Journal of Otology & RhinologyISSN: 2324-8785

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Bawab IT Author

ibawab@med.wayne.edu

Subjects of specialization
Nose, Neck Surgery, Oral cancer, Skull, Eye vision

Affiliation
Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State, USA

Biography

Working at Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Wayne State, Place of living is  USA. Subjects of Specialization are Nose, Neck Surgery, Oral cancer, Skull, Eye vision.

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Stylet-Guided Secondary Tracheo-esophageal Puncture: A Safe and Simple Method

Author(s):

Bawab IT, Jacobs JR and Mutchnick S

Prior to the 1970s, rehabilitation of aphonia following a total laryngectomy was accomplished using esophageal speech or through the use of mechanical or electrical devices. First described in 1980 by Singer and Blom, tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) with prosthesis placement affords the clarity of esophageal speech without the volitional need to ingest and expel air. Deciding between a primary or secondary tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) can depend on multiple factors. Pou describes that a primary TEP is absolutely contraindicated if the party wall between the trachea and esophagus have been separated, either as a consequence of surgeon technique or secondary to the degree of oncologic resection. Relative contraindications include conditions precluding ade... view more»

DOI: 10.4172/2324-8785.1000311

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