A simple skin flap plasty to repair tracheocutaneous fistula after tracheotomy.
- Author:
Qi-Lin HUANG
1
;
Hai-Peng LIU
;
Sheng-Qing LÜ
Author Information
1. Department of Neurosurgery, Xinqiao Hospital, Third Military Medical University, Chongqing 400037, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- MeSH:
Aged;
Aged, 80 and over;
Cutaneous Fistula;
etiology;
surgery;
Female;
Humans;
Male;
Postoperative Complications;
surgery;
Respiratory Tract Fistula;
etiology;
surgery;
Surgical Flaps;
Tracheal Diseases;
etiology;
surgery;
Tracheotomy;
adverse effects
- From:
Chinese Journal of Traumatology
2015;18(1):46-47
- CountryChina
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
The tracheocutaneous fistula after tracheostomy is a complex clinical problem. An ideal fistula closure is still difficult at present though a variety of fistula-closing methods have been reported in the literature. We used a turnover skin flap to cover the fistula. All the procedures were completed at bedside under local anesthesia. The fistula was successfully closed and well healed without complications within 7-9 days. It has been proven that this operation is simple, effective, and safe.
