Spontaneous Late Carotid-Cutaneous Fistula Following Radical Neck Dissection: A Case Report

The authors present an unusual case of a spontaneous carotid-cutaneous fistula occurring as a late complication 4 years after radical neck dissection and postoperative radiation therapy for tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma in a 50-year-old patient. The etiologic factors predisposing patients to car...

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Veröffentlicht in:Vascular and endovascular surgery 2001-09, Vol.35 (5), p.409-413
Hauptverfasser: Rodriguez, Filiberto, Carmeci, Charles, Dalman, Ronald L., Lee, W. Anthony
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:The authors present an unusual case of a spontaneous carotid-cutaneous fistula occurring as a late complication 4 years after radical neck dissection and postoperative radiation therapy for tonsillar squamous cell carcinoma in a 50-year-old patient. The etiologic factors predisposing patients to carotid artery rupture following radical neck dissection and a surgical option for carotid artery reconstruction instead of ligation are discussed.
ISSN:0042-2835
1538-5744
1938-9116
DOI:10.1177/153857440103500513