Pharyngeal fistulas after total laryngectomy with and without tracheostoma plasty according to Herrmann

ConclusionsPerformance of TPH after TL does not increase the incidence of PF. Thus, TPH can be considered as a safe alternative surgical technique for the shaping of the tracheostoma following TL.
Source: European Archives of Oto-Rhino-Laryngology - Category: ENT & OMF Source Type: research