Case of the month: Dislodged tracheo-oesophageal valve: importance of rapid replacement or stenting. Issue 4 (20th March 2006)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Hathurusinghe, H; Uppal, H; Shortridge, R; Read, C
• Is Part Of: Emergency medicine journal. Volume 23:Issue 4(2006)
• Page Start: 322
• Page End: 324
• Publication Date: 2006-03-20
• Subjects: tracheo-oesophageal fistula -- voice prosthesis; Emergency medicine -- Periodicals; 616.02505
• DOI: 10.1136/emj.2005.024174
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1472-0205

Abstract

Abstract : Dislodgement of a tracheo-oesophageal prosthesis needs prompt action to ensure patency and prevent aspiration in patients with total laryngectomy. Failure to do so may lead to an unnecessary repeat tracheo-oesophageal puncture. This case report is about a patient who needed a repeat procedure under general anaesthetic. It highlights the need for emergency physicians to be aware of this not uncommon event in a patient with a laryngectomy and to refer them immediately for ENT review.