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An unusual case of dysphagia: retained Groningen valve
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 08 March 2006
Abstract
A Groningen speaking valve was lodged in the oesophagus in a post-laryngectomy patient and was neglected for nine years. The patient presented with dysphagia. It was diagnosed and removed on rigid endoscopy. The procedure was complicated by a primary tear of the oesophagus, that was managed conservatively. The case has many interesting features, that are discussed below.
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