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. 2013 Mar 23;65(Suppl 1):150–154. doi: 10.1007/s12070-013-0647-5

Table 1.

Complications of NTL and TEP and their management recorded in the patients who reported their QOL

Sl. No. Complications Methods No.
1. Periprosthesis leak Resizing of the prosthesis 2
2. Pharyngo-esophageal spasm Neural block and speech therapy 2
3. Pharyngo-esophageal stricture Stricture dilatation 3
4. Leakage through the prosthesis Flap reconstruction 2
5. Granulations around the puncture Treatment of fungal infection 3
6. Extrusion of prosthesis Interval replacement 1
7. Spontaneous closure of TE fistula Re-puncture 2
8. Aspiration (in conservation/NTL) Swallowing therapy 2
9. Recurrent periprosthesis leakage Surgical closure of fistula 1