An improvised tracheostoma button fabricated from disposable plastic syringe
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
;
: 27-31, 2009.
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en Inglés
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| ID: wpr-633264
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To design inexpensive, easily fabricated stoma buttons for post-laryngectomy patients with stomal stenosis and patients who require prolonged tracheotomy.Methods:
Design:
Surgical InstrumentationSetting:
Tertiary Government HospitalSubjects:
Tracheostoma buttons fabricated from 3 or 5 cc disposable plastic syringe were tested on two post-laryngectomy patients with stomal stenosis and a tracheotomized patient with bilateral vocal cord paralysis.Results:
The tracheostoma buttons were inexpensive and relatively easy to fabricate. They were easily inserted and well tolerated by all three patients, compared to previously-used commerciallyavailable tracheotomy tubes.Conclusion:
In a developing country setting, improvised tracheostoma buttons made from disposable plastic syringes may be viable alternatives to commercially-available stoma buttons or tracheotomy tubes. Clinical trials on more subjects should be conducted to assess parameters for use and long-term efficacy and safety issues.
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Índice:
WPRIM (Pacífico Occidental)
Idioma:
Inglés
Revista:
Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
Año:
2009
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