Repair of pharyngo-cutaneous fistula using a bipedicled tubed flap.
The successful closure of a large pharyngo-cutaneous fistula by a bipedicled tubed flap is described. This procedure is technically simple and reliable. An advantage of this method is that both lining and covering are obtained in the same flap.
D000368:Aged; D005402:Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy; D008297:Male; D008722:Methods; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000601:surgery*; D012871:Skin Diseases / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps