Gokduman AR Author
Subjects of specialization
Affiliation
Nose, Neck Surgery, Oral cancer, Skull, Eye vision
Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Turkey
Working at Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul Training and Research Hospital, Place of living is Turkey. Subjects of Specialization are Nose, Neck Surgery, Oral cancer, Skull, Eye vision.
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Author(s): Bilici S, Gokduman AR and Yigit O
Objective: The aim of this study was to analyse factors that predispose patients to pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) in total laryngectomy, with a focus on intraoperative primary tracheooesophageal fistula (TEF) with voice prosthesis and anti-reflux prophylaxis.
Methods: This retrospective cohort included 77 patients who underwent total laryngectomy (TL). Potential risk factors included intraoperative primary TEF with voice prosthesis, anti-reflux prophylaxis, previous radiotherapy (RT), diabetes mellitus, concurrently neck dissection and tumour stage.
Results: The global PCF rate was 46.3%. No statistically significant difference was noted between the fistula positive and negative groups for these ... view moreĀ»