Author:
Goldstein David P.,Ralph Gilbert,de Almeida John R.,Jethwa Ashok R.,Irish Jonathan,Chepeha Douglas B.,Brown Dale,Gullane Patrick,Waldron John,Aziza Elana,Durkin Lisa
Abstract
AbstractWith the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been significant changes and challenges in the management of oncology patients. One of the major strategies to reduce transmission of the virus between patients and healthcare workers is deferral of follow-up visits. However, deferral may not be possible in total laryngectomy patients. Urgent procedures may be necessary to prevent complications related to ill-fitting tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) voice prostheses, such as aspiration or loss of voicing. In this paper, we describe the Princess Margaret Cancer Center’s approach to managing this unique patient population.
Publisher
Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Subject
Otorhinolaryngology,Surgery
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