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KMID : 0356820190350020051
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Korean Journal of Head & Neck Oncology
2019 Volume.35 No. 2 p.51 ~ p.55
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Pharyngocutaneous Fistula which Occurred During Postoperative Radiotherapy in Larynx Cancer Patient with Dementia
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Kim Jung-Jun
Kang Ju-Yong
Choi Ik-Jun
Lee Myung-Chul
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Abstract
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Pharyngocutaneous fistula is a relatively common, but serious complication after pharyngeal or laryngeal cancer surgery. It can cause wound infection, longer hospitalization period and sometimes carotid artery rupture which can be fatal. Recently, we experienced a 63-year-old larynx cancer patient who had dementia and alcoholic liver cirrhosis for underlying diseases. He underwent total laryngectomy and both neck dissection, and pharyngocuta-neous fistula occurred during postoperative radiotherapy. Pharyngocutaneous fistula during postoperative radiotherapy has not yet reported in the literature, and there are few reports about pre and postoperative management of dementia patient after head and neck cancer surgery. Therefore, we report this case with a brief review of literature.
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KEYWORD
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Pharyngocutaneous, Fistula, Radiotherapy, Dementia, Laryngectomy
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