Management Outcome with Occurrence and Predisposing Factors of Pharyngocutaneous Fistula

Mymensingh Med J. 2021 Jan;30(1):171-175.

Abstract

To establish the frequency, risk factors and its relation with the outcome of the management of Pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) was aimed. This is an observational, cross-sectional study which was conducted in the Department of Otolaryngology and Head-Neck surgery of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Bangladesh since 2006-2018. Duration of this study was 13 years (2006-2018). Total number of patients was 252. Total PCF developed in 49 participants. PCF developed more in irradiated patients with multiple co-morbidities. Number of PCF healed spontaneously was 40. There were 9 PCF which required surgical interventions and among them 3 recurred. High incidence of pharyngocutaneous fistula mostly due to advanced stage of disease, positive margin, various levels of surgical expertise and post irradiated patients with multiple co-morbidities.

Publication types

  • Observational Study

MeSH terms

  • Bangladesh / epidemiology
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Humans
  • Laryngeal Neoplasms*
  • Laryngectomy*
  • Neoplasm Recurrence, Local
  • Postoperative Complications
  • Retrospective Studies