title: Closure of large tracheocutaneous fistula using turn-over hinge flap and V-Y advancement flap.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Department of Otolaryngology, College of Medicine, Pusan National University, Korea.
authors.forename: Ung-Joo
authors.initials: UJ
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Eui-Kyung
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Goh
authors.forename: Soo-Geun
authors.initials: SG
authors.lastname: Wang
authors.forename: So-Min
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Hwang
mesh_terms: D017577:Cutaneous Fistula / Q000601:surgery; D005402:Fistula / Q000601:surgery*; D006801:Humans; D013524:Surgical Flaps; D014132:Trachea / Q000601:surgery*; D014133:Tracheal Diseases / Q000601:surgery*