COVID-19 and Total Laryngectomy-A Report of Two Cases.

Alberto PadernoMilena FiorGiulia BerrettiFrancesca Del BonAlberto SchreiberAlberto GrammaticaDavide MattavelliAlberto Deganello

Published in: The Annals of otology, rhinology, and laryngology (2020)

In conclusion, laryngectomees should be considered a vulnerable population that may be at risk for worse outcomes of COVID-19 due to anatomical changes in their airways. The role of the ENT specialist is to guide airway management and inform the support-staff regarding specific needs of these patients.

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