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Postlaryngectomy Pharyngocutaneous Fistula: Incidence, Predisposing Factors, and Therapy
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 2005OBJECTIVEThe pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) is a serious complication after total laryngectomy, and its etiology is not well understood yet. The aim of our study was to evaluate predisposing factors, incidence, and management of this complication.STUDY DESIGN AND SETTINGThis was a retrospective study of 268 patients who underwent total laryngectomy in
Jacopo, Galli +4 more
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Post-laryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistula – a still unresolved problem
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology, 1995AbstractFifty-six total laryngectomy cases are presented with special reference to post-operative fistula formation. All these patients were operated upon at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology at the Bnai Zion Medical Centre by one surgeon over a 16-year period, from 1976–1992. The incidence of fistula was 12.5 percent.
M, Fradis, L, Podoshin, J, Ben David
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Pharyngocutaneous Fistula: Prevention and Management
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 1995Educational objectives: To understand the factors related to the development of postoperative fistulas, to apply preventive measures, and to use medical and surgical methods for the management of fistulas.
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Fibrin glue–reinforced closure of postlaryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistula
American Journal of Otolaryngology, 2002Pharyngocutaneous fistulization is a dreaded and devastating complication of laryngectomy. Although the specific risk factors are controversial, a history of prior radiation therapy has generally been accepted to be a major risk factor for developing this complication.
Sam, Wiseman +4 more
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Early Detection and Treatment of Postoperative Pharyngocutaneous Fistula
Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery, 1999Fever during the early postoperative period traditionally has not been considered an indication of a postoperative wound infection or breakdown. Atelectasis is considered the most likely source for these early fevers. We studied 200 consecutive patients who underwent major head and neck surgery that involved reconstruction with a pharyngeal suture line.
M, Friedman +5 more
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The incidence and etiology of postlaryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistulae
Head & Neck, 2000The pharyngocutaneous fistula is troublesome complication after total laryngectomy. Despite a large number of studies, there is still disagreement on factors predisposing to this complication.A retrospective analysis of pharyngocutaneous fistulas in 133 patients in whom total laryngectomy was performed.Fistulas were found in 15% of the patients ...
Wei, WI +9 more
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Stomal care in pharyngocutaneous fistulas.
The Journal of otolaryngology, 1981Pharyngocutaneous fistula is a common complication in head and neck cancer surgery. Elegant technical procedures which have been designed to circumvent the problem, are often of no avail due to the poor status of the surrounding skin. In this paper, four cases are presented where major wound breakdown was treated with techniques used in the "stomal ...
G, Belisle, J F, Poliquin, S P, Cote
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Integrative oncology: Addressing the global challenges of cancer prevention and treatment
Ca-A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, 2022Jun J Mao,, Msce +2 more
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CLOSURE OF OROCUTANEOUS AND PHARYNGOCUTANEOUS FISTULAS
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1987R, Raman, C, Ariayanayagam
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