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Partial laryngectomies: when the problem is the pexy.

M Ruberto¹, M Alicandri-Ciufelli¹, A Grammatica²

¹Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Department, University Hospital of Modena, Modena, Italy;

Acta Otorhinolaryngologica Italica : Organo Ufficiale Della Societa Italiana Di Otorinolaringologia E Chirurgia Cervico-Facciale

|September 12, 2014

Summary

Pexy line rupture is a complication after partial laryngectomies. Early diagnosis via clinical signs and prompt surgical treatment with rehabilitation aids recovery.

Keywords:

Dysphagia Dyspnoea Laryngeal cancer Partial laryngectomies Pexy

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Area of Science:

Otolaryngology
Surgical Oncology
Laryngeal Pathology

Background:

Pexy is a surgical technique used in partial laryngectomies.
Complications can arise post-operatively, impacting patient recovery.
Rupture or detachment of the pexy line is a recognized, though infrequent, complication.

Purpose of the Study:

To analyze complications associated with pexy.
To identify clinical manifestations suggesting pexy line rupture/detachment.
To determine optimal diagnostic techniques and treatments for pexy rupture.

Main Methods:

Retrospective chart review of patients with oncological laryngeal pathologies.
Study conducted at a tertiary university referral center (University Hospital of Modena).
Analysis of medical records from May 2003 to March 2012, identifying 10 cases of pexy rupture.

Main Results:

Clinical manifestations included dysphagia, altered hypopharyngeal/laryngeal sensitivity, fever, infection, wound diastasis, bleeding, dysphonia, and aspiration pneumonia.
Diagnosis was achieved through endoscopic evaluation, radiological imaging, or intraoperative findings during revision surgery.
Surgical treatment combined with swallowing rehabilitation led to progressive functional recovery.

Conclusions:

Pexy line rupture is a post-operative complication of partial laryngectomies.
Specific clinical signs can indicate pexy rupture, facilitating early diagnosis.
Prompt diagnosis and treatment, including surgical intervention and rehabilitation, are crucial for functional recovery.