Pharyngocutaneous Fistula- Frequency and Risk Factors

descriptionPublicationkeyboard_double_arrow_right Article 19 Dec 2019Publisher:Bangladesh Academy of SciencesJournal:Bangladesh Journal of Otorhinolaryngology, volume 24, pages 156-161 (issn: 1728-8835, eissn: 2304-6244,

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Authors: Md Abdus Sattar; Md Mosleh Uddin; Kazi Shameemus Salam; Syed Farhan Ali Razib; Md Momin Uddin; Delwar Hossain; Belayat Hossain Siddiquee;

doi: 10.3329/bjo.v24i2.44177

Pharyngocutaneous Fistula- Frequency and Risk Factors

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Setting: Study was conducted in the Department of Otolaryngology and Head-Neck surgery of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Bangladesh from 2006 to 2017. Objectives: To find out the frequency, risk factors, and its effect on the management of pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF). Methods: Observational, Cross Sectional study. Number of laryngectomized patients 249. Results: Total PCF developed 48 (19.27%). Irradiated patients with multiple co-morbidities had more chance to develop PCF. Conclusion: High incidence of pharyngocutaneous fistula mostly due to advanced stage of disease, various levels of surgical expertise and post irradiated patients with multiple comorbidities. Bangladesh J of Otorhinolaryngology; October 2018; 24(2): 156-161

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