Preventing and managing pharyngocutaneous fistula after total laryngectomy - A narrative review [PDF]
Frontiers in OncologyPharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) remains one of the most frequent and serious complications following total laryngectomy (TL). PCF can lead to severe health issues such as infections and thromboembolic events prolonging hospitalization, as well as to life-
Cesare Piazza +2 more
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Botulinum Neurotoxin A in the Treatment of Pharyngocutaneous Fistula after Salvage Surgery in Head and Neck Cancer Patients: Our Preliminary Results [PDF]
Current Oncology, 2022 Objective: To analyze the effect of intraparotid injection of botulinum neurotoxin A (BoNT-A) on salivary production and the course of pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) in post-radiation therapy salvage surgery.
Eugenio De Corso +2 more
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Pharyngocutaneous fistula after total laryngectomy: Prevalence and risk factors. [PDF]
PLoS ONEObjectiveTo determine the prevalence and identify associated risk factors of pharyngocutaneous fistula following total laryngectomy.MethodsMedical records of 160 patients diagnosed with laryngeal cancer between 2000-2021, subsequently undergoing total ...
Petronella Pettersson +8 more
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Delayed pharyngocutaneous fistula caused by molecular targeted therapy: a case report [PDF]
Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2022 Background Molecular-targeted agents used as a treatment for cancer can cause some rare and serious adverse events such as, delayed wound healing. Depending on the anticancer drug used, temporary withdrawal may be recommended before and after surgery to ...
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Evaluation of the Incidence of Pharyngocutaneous Fistula after Total Laryngectomy [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2023 Introduction:Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma is one of the most critical head and neck cancers. Total laryngectomy is one of the main options for treating laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma responsible for forming pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF), which ...
Maziar Motiee Langroudi +4 more
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Risk Factors for Pharyngocutaneous Fistula After Total Pharyngolaryngectomy
Ear, Nose and Throat Journal, 2021 Purpose: To evaluate the risk factors of pharyngocutaneous fistula after total pharyngolaryngectomy (TPL) in order to reduce their incidence and propose a perioperative rehabilitation protocol.
Guillaume Debonnecaze, Christian Debry
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A modified vertical pressure bandage to prevent pharyngocutaneous fistula after total laryngectomy [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of OtorhinolaryngologyObjective: Pharyngocutaneous Fistula (PCF) is one of the most common and challenging postoperative complications after Total Laryngectomy (TLE). This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the modified Vertical Pressure Bandage (VPB) on the occurrence of ...
Xuwei Duan +4 more
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Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2012 A fístula faringocutânea (FFC) é a complicação mais comum após a laringectomia total. OBJETIVOS: Estabelecer a incidência dessa complicação e analisar seus fatores predisponentes.
Felipe Toyama Aires +5 more
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Negative Pressure Wound Therapy in Pharyngocutaneous Fistula. [PDF]
CureusPharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) is an abnormal connection between the pharynx and skin that can occur after laryngectomy surgery. It can have a significant negative impact on patient recovery, delaying wound healing, requiring prolonged nil-per-oral (NPO) status, and reducing quality of life.
Meor Abdul Malik MF +2 more
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Risk Factors for Post Laryngectomy Pharyngocutaneous Fistula and Impact of Pharyngeal Suture Type on Fistula Characteristics [PDF]
Iranian Journal of OtorhinolaryngologyIntroduction:Pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) is the most common complication following total laryngectomy (TL). The factors contributing to its occurrence are still a matter of debate. The impact of suture type has been relatively underexplored.
Javier Gomez-Hervás +4 more
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