The problem stoma

The problem stoma

A new method of correcting a tracheal stoma stricture is presented. It utilizes silastic tubes of rubber‐like properties. Increasing sizes are worn to dilate gradually the strictured stoma. The stoma is then maintained by the largest “stomal button” indefinitely. There was practically no irritation...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of surgical oncology 1974, Vol.6 (2), p.151-156
1. Verfasser: Helsper, James T.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Cicatrix - therapy
Humans
Keloid - therapy
Laryngectomy - instrumentation
Methods
Postoperative Complications - therapy
Silicone Elastomers
Tracheotomy - instrumentation
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Zusammenfassung:A new method of correcting a tracheal stoma stricture is presented. It utilizes silastic tubes of rubber‐like properties. Increasing sizes are worn to dilate gradually the strictured stoma. The stoma is then maintained by the largest “stomal button” indefinitely. There was practically no irritation or inflammation in a series of 35 patients with problem stomas, and in no case was there failure to correct the microstomia.
ISSN:0022-4790
1096-9098
DOI:10.1002/jso.2930060209