title: Prophylactic submental skin incision after tight mucosal closure in total laryngectomy.
abstract: In this article, we will discuss prophylactic submental skin incision-performed after tight mucosal closure-in total laryngectomy; we will suggest means of avoiding incisional breakdown and pharyngocutaneous fistula.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D005260:Female; D005402:Fistula / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D007820:Laryngeal Mucosa / Q000601:surgery*; D007825:Laryngectomy; D007830:Larynx / Q000601:surgery*; D008722:Methods; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control