Pharyngocutaneous Fistula after Total Laryngectomy: Risk Factors with Emphasis on Previous Radiotherapy and Heavy Smoking
TURKISH ARCHIVES OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY, vol.54, no.3, pp.91-98, 2016 (ESCI)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 54 Issue: 3
- Publication Date: 2016
- Doi Number: 10.5152/tao.2016.1878
- Journal Name: TURKISH ARCHIVES OF OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI)
- Page Numbers: pp.91-98
- Keywords: Laryngeal cancer, pharyngocutaneous fistula, radiotherapy, smoking, total laryngectomy
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
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.