An Improvised Tracheostoma Button Fabricated from Disposable Plastic Syringe
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.32412/pjohns.v24i1.711Keywords:
stomal stenosis, tracheostoma, stoma buttonAbstract
Objective: To design inexpensive, easily fabricated stoma buttons for post-laryngectomy patients with stomal stenosis and patients who require prolonged tracheotomy.
Methods:
Design: Surgical Instrumentation
Setting: Tertiary Government Hospital
Participants: Tracheostoma buttons fabricated from 3 or 5 cc disposable plastic syringes were tested on two post-laryngectomy patients with stomal stenosis and a tracheotomized patient with bilateral vocal cord paralysis.
Results: The tracheostoma buttons were inexpensive and relatively easy to fabricate. They were easily inserted and well tolerated by all three patients, compared to previously-used commercially-available tracheotomy tubes.
Conclusion: In a developing country setting, improvised tracheostoma buttons made from disposable plastic syringes may be viable alternatives to commercially-available stoma buttons or tracheotomy tubes. Clinical trials on more subjects should be conducted to assess parameters for use and long-term efficacy and safety issues.
Keywords: stomal stenosis, tracheostoma/stoma button
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