Repair of nonmalignant postlaryngectomy pharyngotracheal fistula

Robert J. Kucejko; Quang Luu; Royce F. Calhoun; David T Cooke

doi:10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.01.055

Repair of nonmalignant postlaryngectomy pharyngotracheal fistula

Robert J. Kucejko, Quang Luu, Royce F. Calhoun, David T Cooke

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Abstract

The repair of nonmalignant postlaryngectomy pharyngotracheal fistulae is not commonly encountered in medical literature. This rare complication can occur years after laryngectomy for cancer and reconstruction of a neopharynx, and is often associated with adjuvant radiation to the area, making the choice of method for surgical repair critical for success. Optimally, a pedicled myofascial flap from the pectoralis major muscle, from outside the field of radiation, is used to reinforce the repair of the fistula. We present 2 rare cases.

Original language	English (US)
Journal	Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Volume	94
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.athoracsur.2012.01.055
State	Published - Aug 2012

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Surgery
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

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