| Literature DB >> 31053941 |
J Loeck1, H-J von Lücken1, W Kehrl1, G Loske2.
Abstract
In the current first report, it is shown how a post-laryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistula was successfully closed by endoscopic negative pressure therapy (ENPT; also termed endoscopic vacuum therapy, EVT). The duration of negative pressure treatment was 14 days. Up until now, ENPT has been used for treatment of transmural defects in the rectum and esophagus. The new endoscopic method can also be used in the ENT field for closure of pharyngocutaneous fistulas.Entities:
Keywords: Cutaneous fistula; Drainage; Negative-pressure wound therapy; Respiratory tract fistula; Wound closure techniques
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31053941 DOI: 10.1007/s00106-019-0653-3
Source DB: PubMed Journal: HNO ISSN: 0017-6192 Impact factor: 1.284