Radial forearm free flap and a freka-trelumina tube for management of a refractory pharyngocutaneous fistula: A case report

Radial forearm free flap and a freka-trelumina tube for management of a refractory pharyngocutaneous fistula: A case report

The management of pharyngocutaneous fistulas (PCFs) is challenging. A multidisciplinary treatment approach according to the clinical needs of a patient is essential for PCF management. Here, we describe the use of a double-layer closure technique involving a radial forearm free flap (RFFF) and a Fre...

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Veröffentlicht in:Ear, nose, & throat journal nose, & throat journal, 2023-04, Vol.102 (4), p.272-275
Hauptverfasser: Bao, Xiaomin, Li, Jian
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Case reports
Cutaneous Fistula - etiology
Cutaneous Fistula - surgery
Free Tissue Flaps
Humans
Laryngectomy - adverse effects
Laryngectomy - methods
Pharyngeal Diseases - etiology
Pharyngeal Diseases - surgery
Plastic Surgery Procedures
Postoperative Complications - surgery
Retrospective Studies
Throat cancer
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Zusammenfassung:The management of pharyngocutaneous fistulas (PCFs) is challenging. A multidisciplinary treatment approach according to the clinical needs of a patient is essential for PCF management. Here, we describe the use of a double-layer closure technique involving a radial forearm free flap (RFFF) and a Freka-Trelumina nasojejunal tube in the reconstruction of a refractory PCF.
ISSN:0145-5613
1942-7522
DOI:10.1177/01455613221106210