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Early risk factors for enlargement of the tracheoesophageal puncture after total laryngectomy: nodal metastasis and extent of surgery.

Katherine A HutchesonErich M SturgisJan S Lewin
Published in: Archives of otolaryngology--head & neck surgery (2012)
These data suggest that 2 clinical factors-nodal staging and extent of resection-may help identify those at highest risk for TEP enlargement early after surgery. These simple indicators may ultimately aid in patient selection and prevention of an enlarged TEP after total laryngectomy.
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