The Journal of Laryngology & Otology (1994), 108:980-982 Cambridge University Press
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1994
doi:10.1017/S002221510012866X
Short Communication
Technique of tracheo-oesophageal puncture under local anaesthesia
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Abstract
Various techniques for performing a secondary tracheo-oesophageal puncture to enable insertion of a speech prosthesis in laryngectomized patients have been described. We describe a modification that allows a safe secondary tracheooesophageal puncture under local anaesthesia using standard equipment available in an ENT department.
(Accepted June 14 1994)
Key Words: Laryngectomy; Larynx; artificial
Correspondence:
c1 Mr A. P. Bath, Department of Otolaryngology, Norfolk and Norwich Hospital, Brunswick Road, Norwich, Norfolk NR1 3SR.