Prophylactic pectoralis major flap to compensate for increased risk of pharyngocutaneous fistula in laryngectomy patients with low skeletal muscle mass (PECTORALIS): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Total laryngectomy (TL) is a surgical procedure commonly performed on patients with advanced laryngeal or hypopharyngeal carcinoma. One of the most common postoperative complications following TL is the develo...

Source: BMC Cancer - January 15, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Maartje A. van Beers, Caroline M. Speksnijder, Carla H. van Gils, Geert W.J. Frederix, Jan Willem Dankbaar and Remco de Bree Tags: Study Protocol Source Type: research