Predictive factors for pharyngocutaneous fistulization after total laryngectomy: a Dutch Head and Neck Society audit

ConclusionsThis nationwide audit has provided valid comparative PCF data confirming the known risk factors from the literature which are important for counseling on PCF risks. Data show that variations in PCF% in the DHNCs (in part) are explainable by the variations in these predictive factors. Since elective neck dissection is a major risk factor for PCF, it only should be performed on well funded indication.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research