[Repairment of laryngeal fistula following electrical burn]

Lin Chuang Er Bi Yan Hou Tou Jing Wai Ke Za Zhi. 2009 Sep;23(17):792-3.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Objective: To explore a method for the repairment of laryngeal fistula following electrical burn.

Method: Sternocleidomastoid myocutaneous flap was applied to restore laryngeal fistula following electrical injuries.

Result: The patient was cured with good repairment of cutaneous defect and laryngeal function following operation.

Conclusion: Application of neighboring myocutaneous flap is beneficial for the reconstruction of damaged tissue.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Burns, Electric / surgery*
  • Fistula / etiology
  • Fistula / surgery*
  • Humans
  • Larynx / injuries
  • Male
  • Muscle, Skeletal / transplantation
  • Plastic Surgery Procedures*
  • Surgical Flaps