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Tracheoesophageal diversion was established by Lindeman in 1975 as a surgical management technique for intractable aspiration. This technique is as follows : The trachea is divided between the third and fourth tracheal ring; after that, end-to-side anastomosis between the proximal trachea and cervical esophagus is performed, and the distal trachea is brought out as a tracheostoma.
This technique is reliable, less invasive and is a reversible procedure for reconstruction.
A case who can speak after this surgery is reported.
