What Researchers Did
Researchers described a case of a 65-year-old woman with a complex pharyngocutaneous fistula (PCF) after salvage total laryngectomy, which was successfully repaired using a staged temporoparietal fascial flap (TPFF).
What They Found
A 65-year-old woman developed a persistent pharyngocutaneous fistula one month after salvage total laryngectomy, despite multiple prior repair attempts and treatments. A staged temporoparietal fascial flap reconstruction successfully closed the complex fistula with minimal morbidity, even in the context of prior irradiation and extensive flap use.
Canadian Relevance
This study has no direct Canadian connection as it describes a single case from an unspecified location outside of Canada.
Study Limitations
As a single case report, the findings of this study cannot be generalized to a broader patient population.