Presented here is a case of a pharyngocutaneous fistula which was closed primarily using a sternomastoid muscle flap, without skin coverage, thus obviating the need for a three-layered closure. Providing an intermediate cover was sufficient for the closure because the mucosal lining on the inside and the cutaneous covering on the outside grew using the muscle for support.

Pharyngocutaneous fistulae are a common complication after total laryngectomy. Our study evaluates the correlation of postoperative radiographic swallowing studies and clinical symptoms. We also propose a grading system to classify leaks radiographically. The records of 45 patients who underwent total laryngectomy were retrospectively reviewed. All patients had a radiographic swallowing study (...

Background: Pharyngocutaneous fistula is a major complication that occurs after salvage surgery following radiotherapy for laryngeal cancer. It characterized by extensive neck skin defects and pharyngeal defects, necessitating biplane reconstruction surgical treatment.Methods: We retrospectively examined the procedure postoperative course of pharyngocutaneous in patients with who were operated ...

OBJECTIVES/HYPOTHESIS The purpose of this study was to determine the rate of complications in the immediate postoperative period following primary tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) after salvage laryngectomy. STUDY DESIGN Retrospective. METHODS A retrospective review was done of 26 patients who underwent primary TEP with salvage total laryngectomy. To minimize variables, the patients include...