Management of pharyngocutaneous fistula with polyvinyl acetate sponge and suction catheter

Postoperative pharyngocutaneous fistula is a difficult complication that occurs with reconstruction of the pharynx after head and neck surgery involving resection of the pharynx. The treatment and management of postoperative pharyngocutaneous fistula have not been established. We have developed a tr...

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Published inJOURNAL OF JAPAN SOCIETY FOR HEAD AND NECK SURGERY Vol. 28; no. 3; pp. 381 - 384
Main Authors Takemoto, Tsuyoshi, Orita, Hiroshi, Okazaki, Yoshihiro
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published JAPAN SOCIETY FOR HEAD AND NECK SURGERY 2019
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management of pharyngocutaneous fistula
polyvinyl acetate sponge
postoperative complication
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Summary:Postoperative pharyngocutaneous fistula is a difficult complication that occurs with reconstruction of the pharynx after head and neck surgery involving resection of the pharynx. The treatment and management of postoperative pharyngocutaneous fistula have not been established. We have developed a treatment with a new material and method, using polyvinyl acetate sponge and suction catheter. We consider that this technique can reduce leakage of saliva and prevent skin dermatitis.
ISSN:1349-581X
1884-474X
DOI:10.5106/jjshns.28.381