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Modification of Transverse Tracheo-Oesophagoplasty (construction of a neo-larynx)

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Stenosis/closure of the neoglottis in the neolarynx flowing Transverse Trachooesophagoplasty operation is an unfortunate sequela in a number of cases. A modification of the operation is offered which prevents the above. An explanation is presented for the mechanisms by which aspiration into the trachea is prevented during swallowing and vomiting.

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  1. Ghosh, P. (1977): Transverse tracheooesophagoplasty. A new one-stage operation for reconstruction of a ‘Neo-Larynx’,The Journal of Laryngology and Otology,91 : 1077.

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  1. University of Papua New Guinea, New Guinea

    P. Ghosh

  2. Port Moresby General Hospital, Papua, New Guinea

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Ghosh, P. Modification of Transverse Tracheo-Oesophagoplasty (construction of a neo-larynx). Indian J Otolaryngol 36, 103–104 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF03047613

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