Table II.
Customization N=145 n (%) | Successful* n (%) | |
---|---|---|
Type | ||
Tracheal Collar Only | 11 (7.59%) | 7 (63.64%) |
Esophageal Collar Only | 56 (38.62%) | 43 (76.79%) |
Both (Tracheal and Esophageal) Collars | 78 (53.79%) | 62 (79.49%) |
Increased Resistance† | ||
No | 37 (25.52%) | |
Yes | 108 (74.48%) |
Prevention of leakage immediately after insertion
Glue was placed on a standard prosthesis or a commercially-available prosthesis with increased resistance.