Complications of Tracheoesophageal Bypassing with Prosthetics After Laryngectomy in COVID-19 Positive Patients

    May 2022 in “ Голова и шея. ”
    Е. Н. Новожилова, V. I. Popadyuk, А. I. Chernolev, Н. В. Ермакова, И. В. Кастыро
    TLDR COVID-19-positive patients with prosthetic speech implants face increased risks and need special care.
    The document discussed the complications faced by COVID-19-positive patients who underwent tracheoesophageal bypass (TEB) with prosthetics following a laryngectomy for laryngeal cancer. It highlighted the challenges in rehabilitating patients with voice impairment and the increased risk of aspiration pneumonia in patients with prosthetic speech implants (PSI). During the COVID-19 pandemic, these patients required special attention and conditions in clinical settings due to their heightened vulnerability when infected with SARS-CoV-2. Medical personnel needed to use personal protective equipment when examining these patients to ensure safety.
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