[Fat injection to treat widening of a tracheoesophageal fistula with a voice prosthesis].

Abstract

In the field of otolaryngology, fat injection is mainly performed for glottic insufficiency. We encountered a patient of tracheoesophageal fistula with a voice prosthesis after total laryngectomy, in whom the fistula grew too wide. This condition was difficult to treat by conservative therapy. We performed fat injection around the tracheoesophageal fistula, achieving sufficient reduction in the size of to prevent leakage. This treatment allowed continuous use of the voice the prosthesis by the patient.

• Authors: Sachiko Komatsubara, Yutaka Hanamure, Yoshihito Suda, Atsushi Haruta, Fujihiko Kasano, Naoko Kashima
• Journal: Nihon Jibiinkoka Gakkai kaiho (Nihon Jibiinkoka Gakkai Kaiho) Vol. 111 Issue 5 Pg. 412-5 (May 2008) ISSN: 0030-6622 [Print] Japan
• PMID: 18540376 (Publication Type: Case Reports, English Abstract, Journal Article)

Topics

• Adipose Tissue (transplantation)
• Aged
• Humans
• Laryngectomy
• Larynx, Artificial
• Male
• Pharyngeal Neoplasms (surgery)
• Postoperative Complications (therapy)
• Tracheoesophageal Fistula (therapy)
• Transplantation, Autologous
• Treatment Outcome