Sealing of small postlaryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistulas with voice prosthesis

Laryngoscope. 2010 Oct;120(10):1971-3. doi: 10.1002/lary.21071.

Abstract

Pharyngocutaneous fistulas (PCFs) following total laryngectomy is a common complication. The standard therapy is conservative management, and if this is not successful, surgical closure. There is a group of patients with limited survival chance who have small PCFs. In these patients who are not candidates for surgery, sealing of the PCF with a voice prosthesis can significantly improve the functionality of these patients allowing them to swallow and phonate.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Carcinoma, Squamous Cell / surgery
  • Cutaneous Fistula / surgery*
  • Fistula / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Laryngectomy
  • Larynx, Artificial*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pharyngeal Diseases / surgery*
  • Pharyngeal Neoplasms / surgery
  • Postoperative Complications / surgery*
  • Surgical Flaps