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Pharyngocutaneous fistula following laryngectomy

Head & Neck, 1998
Pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) following laryngectomy is a serious complication, and its incidence varies from 7.6% to 50%. Despite the relative frequency of this complication, there is still uncertainty about the predisposing factors.A retrospective study was performed in 295 patients who underwent total laryngectomy.Of the 295 patients, 37 (12.5 ...
Soylu L.   +6 more
exaly   +4 more sources

Pharyngocutaneous fistula

Current Opinion in Otolaryngology & Head and Neck Surgery, 2003
The occurrence of pharyngocutaneous fistula after oncologic head and neck surgery is a serious complication. It is the most common complication after major hypopharyngeal and laryngeal ablative surgery. The cause and management guidelines are still controversial.
Antti A, Mäkitie   +2 more
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Pharyngocutaneous Fistula Following Laryngectomy

Acta Oto-Laryngologica, 2004
(2004). Pharyngocutaneous Fistula Following Laryngectomy. Acta Oto-Laryngologica: Vol. 124, No. 2, pp. 117-120.
Eric M, Genden   +5 more
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An Animal Model for Pharyngocutaneous Fistulas

Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 1993
Postoperative pharyngocutaneous fistula is not an uncommon complication. Although the frequency of postoperative flstulae has decreased with the use of perioperative broad‐spectrum antibiotics, It remains a complication with significant morbidity and expense.
L S, Weiss   +5 more
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Results of closure of pharyngocutaneous fistulae

Clinical Otolaryngology, 1980
A further technique is described for the closure of small pharyngocutaneous fistulae. The outcome of the closure of 36 pharyngocutaneous fistulae, of all sizes is described. Type III fistulae (that is where no local tissue is available for repair) were the most difficult to heal, but success was achieved in 86% of cases overall, the stay in hospital ...
A C, Hawkes, P M, Stell
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PHARYNGOCUTANEOUS FISTULAE FOLLOWING LARYNGECTOMY

Australian and New Zealand Journal of Surgery, 1985
This retrospective analysis of 100 patients revealed a postoperative pharyngocutaneous fistula rate of 15.3% following total laryngectomy, and 21.4% following partial pharyngolaryngectomy. All fistulae were benign. None resulted in mortality. The most significant risk factor for the development of fistulae is prior radiotherapy, especially high dose ...
M S, Mendelsohn, G P, Bridger
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