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  • Title: [Laryngectomies and pharyngo-laryngectomies with tracheo-laryngo-pharyngeal shunt of Pearson type. Technique, indications and preliminary results].
    Author: Laccourreye O, Crevier-Buchman L, Hacquart N, Naudo P, Muscatello L, Brasnu D.
    Journal: Ann Otolaryngol Chir Cervicofac; 1996; 113(5):261-8. PubMed ID: 9124766.
    Abstract:
    The preliminary results achieved in a series of 10 patients consecutively managed at our department with Pearson's subtotal pharyngolaryngectomy, during the year 1995, are presented. The surgical procedure is described. Follow up varied from 6 to 13 months. None of the patients were lost to follow-up. None of the patients recurred locally or died from surgical-related complications. Nine patients achieved successful rehabilitation of speech and voice. One patient refused to use a functional shunt. Speech and voice parameters achieved by the third postoperative month are presented. Postoperative swallowing impairment was not encountered. The preliminary data achieved and the review of the medical literature suggested that Pearson's subtotal pharyngolaryngectomy should be discussed in patients conventionally managed with total laryngectomy or pharyngolaryngectomy and tracheosophageal puncture with voice prosthesis insertion.
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