Pharyngoesophageal Suturing Technique May Decrease the Incidence of Pharyngocutaneous Fistula following Total Laryngectomy

Objectives. A pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) following total laryngectomy is associated with increased morbidity and severe life threatening complications. We aimed to review our experience with the PCF following total laryngectomy and determine the impact of previously reported risk factors on th...

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Main Authors: Mahmut Deniz, Zafer Ciftci, Erdogan Gultekin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2015-01-01
Series:Surgery Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/363640