Octreotide may improve pharyngocutaneous fistula healing through downregulation of cystatins: A pilot study
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DOI: 10.1002/lio2.962
Abstract: Pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) and salivary leaks are well known complications of head and neck surgery. The medical management of PCF has included the use of octreotide without a well‐defined understanding of its therapeutic mechanism. We… read more here.
Keywords: octreotide may; may improve; pharyngocutaneous fistula; improve pharyngocutaneous ... See more keywords
Synchronous cervical necrotizing fasciitis and pharyngocutaneous fistula: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ijscr.2022.106988
Abstract: Introduction and importance Necrotizing fasciitis is a fulminant infection that spreads along the fascial planes. It is a rare entity with potentially fatal outcomes. The head and neck involvement is infrequent, with primary source either… read more here.
Keywords: synchronous cervical; fistula; pharyngocutaneous fistula; case ... See more keywords
Role of Exosomes in Pharyngucutaneous Fistula After Total Laryngectomy
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DOI: 10.2147/ijn.s372042
Abstract: Abstract Pharyngocutaneous fistula is the most common complication after total laryngectomy and is difficult to heal. Although conservative treatment and surgical repair are effective, they often take longer and additional trips to the operating room,… read more here.
Keywords: fistula; total laryngectomy; role exosomes; pharyngucutaneous fistula ... See more keywords
Evaluation of the Incidence of Pharyngocutaneous Fistula after Total Laryngectomy
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DOI: 10.22038/ijorl.2023.69853.3370
Abstract: Introduction: Laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma is one of the most critical head and neck cancers. Total laryngectomy is one of the main options for treating laryngeal squamous cell carcinoma responsible for forming pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF),… read more here.
Keywords: total laryngectomy; incidence; pcf; status ... See more keywords
The Incidence and the Risk Factors for Pharyngocutaneous Fistula following Primary and Salvage Total Laryngectomy
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DOI: 10.3390/cancers15082246
Abstract: Simple Summary The pharyngocutaneous fistula is the most common surgical complication following total laryngectomy. It is an abnormal canal connecting the pharyngeal canal and the skin of the neck. It has been associated with many… read more here.
Keywords: total laryngectomy; incidence; risk factors; risk ... See more keywords