The Montgomery^® Esophageal Tube is used for two-stage reconstruction of the cervical esophagus. The tube features a funnel-shaped proximal end to conform to the hypopharynx and two firm oval bands designed to ensure proper positioning and to prevent leakage of saliva after laryngoesophagectomy.

The Montgomery^® Esophageal Tube has three functions:

1. it tends to eliminate the problem of profuse salivary leakage by way of the pharyngostome,
2. it maintains a widely patent pharyngostome and esophagostome, and
3. it creates a trough between the pharyngostome and esophagostome, facilitating the second-stage procedure.