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Laryngectomy Rehabilitation: Multimedia
Updated: Nov 6, 2008
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![]() | Media file 1: Diagram of tracheoesophageal puncture and prosthesis placement. Image courtesy of International Healthcare Technologies. Blom-Singer is a registered trademark of Hansa Medical Products. |
![]() | Media file 2: Sizing device used to measure the depth of the tracheoesophageal wall and determine the appropriate prosthesis length. |
![]() | Media file 3: Comparison photos of an aspirated indwelling-style prosthesis on a chest x-ray film versus a CT scan image. Only the outside ring of the esophageal flange is radiopaque. |
![]() | Media file 4: Insertion of a low-pressure prosthesis with a gelatin capsule. |
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