An Alternative Suture Technique for Fluid Leakage Around the Speech Prosthesis

The constricting suture method applied in patients with frequent prosthesis changes due to tracheoesophageal fistula enlargement is a complication-free, quick, and easy-to-apply, low-cost method that does not compromise patient comfort and significantly extends the duration of prosthesis use. It can be used in selected patients as a method that enhances patient comfort and reduces treatment costs.