National trends in primary tracheoesophageal puncture after total laryngectomy

ConclusionsPrimary TEP is associated with earlier voice restoration after TL but is infrequently performed. The majority of primary TEPs are performed in teaching hospitals, and primary TEP is associated with concurrent cricopharyngeal myotomy. Future studies should investigate practice patterns associated with primary TEP. Level of Evidence4 Laryngoscope, 2017 (Source: The Laryngoscope)

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