Closure of Large Tracheocutaneous Fistula Using Turn-Over Hinge Flap and V-Y Advancement Flap
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Short Communication Closure of large tracheocutaneous stula using turn-over hinge ap and V-Y advancement ap
Tracheocutaneous stula is a frequent sequel of long-term tracheostomy or tracheal fenestration. Closure of stula is complicated by the presence of extensive scar tissue, mucopurulent secretions, and tension from insufcient advancement of adjacent soft tissue. We report two successfully closed cases of large tracheocutaneous stulae using a hinge ap and a V-Y advancement ap.
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Clinical Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery
سال: 2001
ISSN: 1225-0244,2713-833X
DOI: 10.35420/jcohns.2001.12.2.265