Pharyngocutaneous Fistula after Total Laryngectomy: Risk Factors with Emphasis on Previous Radiotherapy and Heavy Smoking

Aslier N. G. Y., DOĞAN E., ASLIER M., İKİZ A. Ö.

TURKISH ARCHIVES OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, cilt.54, sa.3, ss.91-98, 2016 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 54 Sayı: 3
  • Basım Tarihi: 2016
  • Doi Numarası: 10.5152/tao.2016.1878
  • Dergi Adı: TURKISH ARCHIVES OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.91-98
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Laryngeal cancer, pharyngocutaneous fistula, radiotherapy, smoking, total laryngectomy
  • Dokuz Eylül Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Objective: In this retrospective cohort study, we aimed to determine the incidence of pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) after total laryngectomy (TL) and to define the possible predictors for PCF formation.