Treatment of pharyngocutaneous fistulae with a cork-design radial forearm free flap

• Published in: Journal of reconstructive microsurgery Vol. 22; no. 7; p. 483
• Main Authors: Min Yoo, Won, Suk Pae, Nam, Pio Hong, Joon, Kyung Lee, Hye
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.10.2006
• Subjects: Adult; Cutaneous Fistula - surgery; Debridement; Humans; Laryngeal Neoplasms - surgery; Laryngectomy - adverse effects; Male; Middle Aged; Pharyngeal Diseases - surgery; Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods; Respiratory Tract Fistula - surgery; Surgical Flaps

Pharyngocutaneous fistula is a dreaded complication after ablative surgery of the aerodigestive tract including the pharynx and larynx. This is a common problem for the surgeon. Two cases are presented with pharyngocutaneous fistula developing after total laryngectomy and radiation therapy. The fist...