Closure of tracheocutaneous fistula with perichondrial flap following cricothyroidotomy.
A method for closure of large tracheocutaneous fistulas occurring in the cricothyroid membrane is described. Though an infrequent complication, large defects in this area can be successfully repaired with this technique.
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Department of Surgery, Duke Medical Center, Durham, NC 27710.
D005402:Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007817:Laryngeal Cartilages / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D014139:Tracheostomy / Q000009:adverse effects