COVID-19 and Total Laryngectomy-A Report of Two Cases.

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.
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Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - June 24, 2020 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Paderno A, Fior M, Berretti G, Del Bon F, Schreiber A, Grammatica A, Mattavelli D, Deganello A Tags: Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol Source Type: research