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Internal jugular vein rupture after oncologic resections in the head and neck

The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology, 2020
Background Internal jugular vein (IJV) blowout after major oncologic resections in the head and neck is a rare fatal yet preventable complication. The condition is unregistered sufficiently in the literature. Results The records of patients who underwent
Ahmad M. Eltelety, Ahmed A. Nassar, Ahmed M. El Batawi, Sherif G. Ibrahim   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

External Carotid Artery Ligation Versus Selective Artery Ligation in Transoral Surgery for Oropharyngeal Cancer

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, Volume 172, Issue 3, Page 942-946, March 2025.
Abstract Objective Prophylactic ligation of the external carotid artery (ECA) during oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma (OPSCC) resection is known to reduce severe postoperative oropharyngeal bleeding events, however, there is limited research on whether bleed rates vary between selective ligation of individual vessels or total ligation of the ECA ...
Aaron Mackie, Lexi Goehring, Elizabeth Tuller, Lance Oxford, Dylan Lippert, Christopher Britt   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

Meta-Analysis of the Incidence of Pharygeocutaneous Fistulas In Laryngectomized Patients [PDF]

Background: Laryngeal cancer is the seventh most common cancer worldwide, with significant morbidity and mortality. Treatment often involves total laryngectomy, leading to complications such as Pharygeocutaneous fistulas (PCF) in 10-20% of cases.
Ali, H., Cheema, G., Kasaboglu, J., Marinov, V.   +3 more
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The Benefits of Silicone Laryngectomy Tubes at the Time of Laryngectomy—A Case Series Spanning 17 Years

Head &Neck, Volume 47, Issue 2, Page 720-725, February 2025.
ABSTRACT Objectives Although total laryngectomy (TL) is a well‐established surgical procedure with clear functional or oncologic indications, the peri‐ and postoperative care for those undergoing TL is variable, particularly regarding postlaryngectomy tracheostoma management.
Ann Kearney, Idris Samad, Michael A. Belsky, Philip C. Doyle, Edward J. Damrose   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

Results of Platelet‐Rich Fibrin Application in Pharyngeal Reconstruction After a Total Laryngectomy

Clinical Otolaryngology, Volume 50, Issue 1, Page 122-127, January 2025.
ABSTRACT Introduction Pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) is one of the most challenging complications observed after a total laryngectomy. Since the biochemical components of platelet‐rich fibrin (PRF) have well‐known synergistic effects on the healing processes, this study aimed to demonstrate the contribution of PRF application to pharyngeal healing in ...
Ayça Başkadem Yilmazer, Elif Aksungur, Cem Çelik, Avni Akin Bayram, Hüseyin Turgut, Mehmet Emre Dinç, Ayşe Enise Göker, Yavuz Uyar   +7 more
wiley   +1 more source

Associations between hypopharyngeal defect closure and quality of life in long‐term total laryngectomy survivors

Head &Neck, Volume 46, Issue 12, Page 3123-3132, December 2024.
Abstract Background Few studies have examined health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) outcomes in long‐term total laryngectomy survivors in relation to the type of hypopharyngeal defect. Methods A cross‐sectional study was performed in long‐term total laryngectomy survivors, treated between 2000 and 2020.
Anthony M. Tonsbeek, Caroline A. Hundepool, Aprilia L. Molier, Eveline Corten, Bianca Rijken, Aniel Sewnaik, Marc A. M. Mureau   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Pectoralis major flap reconstruction in the prevention of wound breakdown and fistula formation after salvage laryngectomy: a controlled study

The Egyptian Journal of Otolaryngology, 2016
En Abstract Background Patients undergoing salvage laryngeal surgery after high-dose radiotherapy or concurrent chemotherapy/radiation therapy regimen are more prone to develop pharyngocutaneous fistulas (PCFs).
Reda M. Sabra, Mohamed S. Taha, Tarek A. Hamdy, Hossam Rabie, Magdy A. Riad   +4 more
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Epidemiology and treatment for thyroid cancer [PDF]

, 2011
The thyroid gland produces thyroid hormones which are important in the normal regulation of the metabolism of the body. Thyroid cancer is the most common malignancy of the endocrine system consisting of several subtypes like papillary carcinoma, and ...
Hima Bindu, A., Soumya, D., Srilatha, B.
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Pharyngocutaneous fistula following laryngectomy.

JPMA. The Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 1995
Sixty-eight cases of stage III and IV laryngeal cancer were analysed to determine the frequency and management of post-operative pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF). The overall incidence in our series is 8.9% (6 cases). In five patients PCF healed spontaneously without any surgical intervention while one patient expired due to concomitant other medical ...
I H, Udaipurwala, K, Iqbal, M, Jalisi
openaire   +1 more source

Comparison of Early Versus Delayed Oral Feeding After Total Laryngectomy in Terms of Pharyngocutaneous Fistula Development [PDF]

, 2018
Objective:There is still no consensus on the effect of early oral feeding and nasogastric tube feeding on the development of pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) after total laryngectomy.
İbrahim Çukurova, Suphi Bulğurcu
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