The surgical treatment of post-laryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistulae.
The repair of large post-laryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistulae presents a challenge to the plastic surgeon. The radial forearm flap is ideally suited for the reconstruction of these large fistulae. With the help of a case report, this article highlights the etiology and management of large post-laryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistulae.
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Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Bombay Hospital Research and Medical Center, Mumbai, India. kirdean@vsnl.com
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D000368:Aged; D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D005402:Fistula / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D007825:Laryngectomy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D008297:Male; D010608:Pharyngeal Diseases / Q000209:etiology / Q000601:surgery*; D013524:Surgical Flaps