IP Indian Journal of Anatomy and Surgery of Head, Neck and Brain
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Official Publication of Khyati Education And Research Foundation
Print ISSN: 2581-5210
Online ISSN: 2581-5229
CODEN : IIJAAL
IP Indian Journal of Anatomy and Surgery of Head, Neck and Brain (IJASHNB) open access, peer-reviewed quarterly journal publishing since 2015 and is published under the Khyati Education and Research Foundation (KERF), is registered as a non-profit society (under the society registration act, 1860), Government of India with the vision of various accredited vocational courses in healthcare, education, paramedical, yoga, publication, teaching and research activity, with the aim of faster and better dissemination of knowledge, we will be publishing more...Original Article
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Volume : 3, Issue : 2, Year : 2017
Article Page : 30-32
Abstract
Introduction: Pharyngo/laryngo-cutaneous fistula in the neck is a troublesome complication after penetrating injuries. The objective of this report is to describe the utility of a sternocleidomastoid musculocutaneous flap as a viable tissue buttress for repairing a frank clinical fistula following penetrating injuries to the neck.
Materials and Method: The procedure was done in three consecutive patients who clinically presented with fistulous communication of either pharynx or larynx. The etiology in all the patients was penetrating injury to the neck.
Results: There was no recurrence of leakage in the postoperative period. All the patients had good aesthetic results and could take liquids & solids well.
Conclusion: Sternocleidomastoid musculocutaneous flap is a good, locally available option to seal off the post traumatic fistula.
Keywords: Sternocleidomastoid flap, Neck, Fistula, Traumatic
How to cite : Singh V, Jain R, Gupta S K, Sternocleidomastoid musculocutaneous flap: A viable option to seal off the post traumatic fistulas of neck. IP Indian J Anat Surg Head Neck Brain 2017;3(2):30-32
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