Pharyngocutaneous Fistula which Occurred During Postoperative Radiotherapy in Larynx Cancer Patient with Dementia
10.21593/kjhno/2019.35.2.51
- Author:
Jung Jun KIM
1
;
Ju Yong KANG
;
Ik Joon CHOI
;
Myung Chul LEE
Author Information
1. Department of Otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea Institute of Radiological and Medical Science, Seoul, Korea. entdok@gmail.com
- Publication Type:Case Report
- Keywords:
Pharyngocutaneous;
Fistula;
Radiotherapy;
Dementia;
Laryngectomy
- MeSH:
Carotid Arteries;
Dementia;
Fistula;
Head and Neck Neoplasms;
Hospitalization;
Humans;
Laryngeal Neoplasms;
Laryngectomy;
Larynx;
Liver Cirrhosis, Alcoholic;
Middle Aged;
Neck Dissection;
Radiotherapy;
Rupture;
Wound Infection
- From:
Korean Journal of Head and Neck Oncology
2019;35(2):51-55
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:Korean
-
Abstract:
Pharyngocutaneous fistula is a relatively common, but serious complication after pharyngeal or laryngeal cancer surgery. It can cause wound infection, longer hospitalization period and sometimes carotid artery rupture which can be fatal. Recently, we experienced a 63-year-old larynx cancer patient who had dementia and alcoholic liver cirrhosis for underlying diseases. He underwent total laryngectomy and both neck dissection, and pharyngocutaneous fistula occurred during postoperative radiotherapy. Pharyngocutaneous fistula during postoperative radiotherapy has not yet reported in the literature, and there are few reports about pre and postoperative management of dementia patient after head and neck cancer surgery. Therefore, we report this case with a brief review of literature.
