Closure of large tracheocutaneous fistula using turn-over hinge flap and V-Y advancement flap.
Tracheocutaneous fistula is a frequent sequel of long-term tracheostomy or tracheal fenestration. Closure of fistula is complicated by the presence of extensive scar tissue, mucopurulent secretions, and tension from insufficient advancement of adjacent soft tissue. We report two successfully closed cases of large tracheocutaneous fistulae using a hinge flap and a V-Y advancement flap.
Lee
Ung-Joo
UJ
Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Korea.
Goh
Eui-Kyung
EK
Wang
Soo-Geun
SG
Hwang
So-Min
SM
D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000601:surgery; D005402:Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery*; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*