Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=51551#.VG2pkWfHRK0 Author(s) Carolina Durao 1 , Sofia Decq Motta 1 , Ana Hebe 2 , Ricardo Pacheco 2 , Pedro Montalvão 2 , Miguel Magalhães 2 Affiliation(s) 1 Otolaryngology Department, Hospital Prof. Doutor Fernando Fonseca, Amadora, Portugal . 2 Otolaryngology Department, Portuguese Oncology Institute of Lisbon, Francisco Gentil, Portugal . ABSTRACT Introduction: Stapler application for pharyngeal closure after total laryngectomy allows rapid watertight closure. We intend to report the experience of the Portuguese Oncology Institute of Lisbon, Francisco Gentil (IPOLFG). Material and Methods: Retrospective study of patients su...
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