Tracheocutaneous Fistula Closure in the Pediatric Population: Should Secondary Closure Be the Standard of Care?

Objective Tracheocutaneous fistula (TCF) closure is achieved by excision followed either by primary closure or healing by secondary intention. Although primary closure provides immediate resolution of the fistula, it is associated with more severe potential complications. Healing by secondary intent...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Otolaryngology-head and neck surgery 2013-11, Vol.149 (5), p.766-771
Hauptverfasser:	Osborn, Alexander J., de Alarcón, Alessandro, Hart, Catherine K., Cotton, Robin T., Rutter, Michael J.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	airway complication Child, Preschool Cutaneous Fistula - etiology Cutaneous Fistula - surgery Female Fistula - etiology Fistula - surgery Follow-Up Studies Humans Infant Male pediatric Reconstructive Surgical Procedures - methods Retrospective Studies Standard of Care Tracheal Diseases - etiology Tracheal Diseases - surgery tracheocutaneous fistula tracheocutaneous fistula closure Tracheostomy - adverse effects tracheotomy Treatment Outcome
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