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Guidelines for Complications of Cancer Treatment Vol VIII Part B

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Post-Laryngectomy TracheostomalStenosisOnly decrease in the size <strong>of</strong> tracheostoma does not amount totracheostomal stenosis. Even a 50% reduction in size <strong>of</strong>tracheostoma may not cause any problem in normal healthyindividual.Tracheostomal stenosis is characterized by one or more <strong>of</strong> thefollowing features Needs to be stented with a tube Leads to respiratory compromise Does not allow trained bronchial toilet Does not allow maintenance <strong>of</strong> tracheo-esophagealprosthesis.Incidence: 4% - 42%Classification: Montgomery classificationVertical slit – prominent sternocleidomastoid (SCM)headsConcentric – Cicatricial scarInferior shelf – Redundant skin208

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