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COVID-19 and Total Laryngectomy-A Report of Two Cases #MMPMID32583671
Paderno A; Fior M; Berretti G; Del Bon F; Schreiber A; Grammatica A; Mattavelli D; Deganello A
Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol 2021[Jan]; 130 (1): 104-107 PMID32583671show ga
OBJECTIVE: To date, no cases have been reported on the effects of COVID-19 in laryngectomees. CASE PRESENTATION: We herein presented two clinical cases of laryngectomized patients affected by COVID-19, detailing their clinical course and complications. DISCUSSION: In our experience, permanent tracheostomy did not significantly affect the choice of treatment. However, dedicated devices and repeated tracheal toilettes may be needed to deal with oxygen-therapy-related tracheal crusting. CONCLUSION: In conclusion, laryngectomees should be considered a vulnerable population that may be at risk for worse outcomes of COVID-19 due to anatomical changes in their airways. The role of the ENT specialist is to guide airway management and inform the support-staff regarding specific needs of these patients.