The influence of closure technique in total laryngectomy on the development of a pseudo-diverticulum and dysphagia

• DOI: 10.1007/s00405-016-4424-4
• Publication Date: 2016-12-21T08:21:00Z
• Authors: Martine F. van de...; Rico N. P. M. Rinkel; Simone E. J. Eere...
• Keywords: Closure (psychology); Demographics

In total laryngectomy, the neopharynx can be closed in several ways. It is suggested that a pseudo-diverticulum seen more frequently patients with vertical closure than "T"-shaped closure, causing postoperative dysphagia. We report results of treated and regard to formation dysphagia.In our retrospective cohort study, we identified 117 consecutive laryngectomized VU University Medical Center Amsterdam between March 2009 December 2013. Evaluations statistical analysis outcome measures (the dysphagia), qualitative quantitative variables were conducted.Patient demographics similar vertical-shaped groups. 84.6% was compared 18.5% (p < 0.001). Dysphagia increasingly (60.5%) without (39.5%) = 0.090).Formation laryngectomy neopharynx. favorable implement laryngectomy.