What Researchers Did
Researchers reported a case of extensive tracheal necrosis in a 59-year-old man following pharyngolaryngectomy, which was successfully treated with conservative management.
What They Found
They found that a 59-year-old man developed tracheal necrosis after pharyngolaryngectomy, which was successfully treated with conservative management including hyperbaric oxygen and antibiotic therapy. One year after his discharge, the patient's trachea was completely healed.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings cannot be generalized to a larger patient population.