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Repair of post-laryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistulas using a pectoralis major flap
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2019 Introduction: The pectoralis major flap is a reconstructive option to consider in the treatment of pharyngocutaneous fistula after a total laryngectomy. There are not large studies assessing variables related to pharyngocutaneous fistula recurrence after
Anna Sumarroca +6 more
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Salvage total laryngectomy: is a flap necessary?
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2020 Introduction: Pharyngocutaneous fistula is the most significant complication after salvage total laryngectomy in patients who have received previous treatment with radiotherapy with or without chemotherapy. Objective: Our purpose is to review the fistula
Ricardo Gonzalez-Orús Álvarez-Morujo +5 more
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Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology, 2023 Background We usually use an ALT or peroneal flap in total laryngectomy reconstruction, depending on the surgeons' preference. No direct comparison of the outcomes of the ALT flap and peroneal flap exists.
Yu‐Hsuan Hsieh +7 more
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Fibrin Glue in Postlaryngectomy Fistula-A Case Report [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2020 Introduction: One of the most common complications following total laryngectomy is pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF). Various methods have been proposed to treat this disorder in recent studies, including a range of simple and conservative treatments to ...
Hassan Vossoughinia +3 more
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Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2015 INTRODUCTION: Pharyngocutaneous fistula after larynx and hypopharynx cancer surgery can cause several damages. This study's aim was to derive a clinical decision rule to predict pharyngocutaneous fistula development after pharyngolaryngeal cancer surgery.
Suzana Boltes Cecatto +4 more
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Ear, Nose & Throat Journal, 2022 Introduction: Transoral surgery for head and neck cancer provides excellent oncologic outcomes while preserving speech and swallowing function. When neck dissection and resection of oropharynx are performed concomitantly, there is a risk of creating a ...
Kazunori Fujiwara MD, PhD +6 more
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Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2021 Objective: Pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) is a complication of post radiotherapy total laryngectomy. Early post operative feeding is a risk factor for development of PCF. Delayed oral feeding (DOF) and inserting a nasogastric tube has been considered a
Uzair Mushahid +4 more
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Surgical repair of postlaryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistulas [PDF]
Indian Journal of Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, 2007 Pharyngo-cutaneous fistula is a common complication after laryngectomy, which increases both the morbidity and the hospital stay. The incidence rate varies from 8.7% to 24.8% in different institutions. The continuous salivary leak is very much troublesome for the patients.
Goutam, Guha +2 more
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Archives of Plastic Surgery, 2017 Background A pharyngocutaneous fistula is a common and difficult-to-manage complication after head and neck reconstruction. It can lead to serious complications such as flap failure, carotid artery rupture, and pharyngeal stricture, and may require ...
Su Bin Do +4 more
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Pharyngocutaneous Fistula as a Rare Late Postoperative Complication Following Submandibulectomy: A Case Report [PDF]
Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, 2017 Introduction: Submandibular gland excision is the gold standard treatment for submandibular gland disease. Although submandibulectomy is a relatively standardized surgical procedure, complications are frequently reported.
Leila Mashali, Somayeh Araghi
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