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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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Series: | Surgery Research and Practice |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/363640 |