Microbial colonization of Blom-Singer indwelling voice prostheses in laryngectomized patients: a perspective from India

Authors :: Sayed, Suhail I.
Kazi, Rehan
Sengupta, Shubhra
Chowdhari, Abhay
Jagade, Mohan
Source :: Ear, Nose and Throat Journal. April, 2012, Vol. 91 Issue 4, p144, 1 p.
Publication Year :: 2012
Abstract: We analyzed a series of adults with an implanted voice prosthesis that had malfunctioned and required removal as a result of the attachment and growth of microorganisms. Our goal was [...]

Subjects :: Prosthesis -- Research -- Health aspects
Implants, Artificial -- Research -- Health aspects
Microbial colonies -- Research -- Identification and classification
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