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Pharyngocutaneous Fistula As a Rare Late Postoperative Complication Following Submandibulectomy: A Case Report Publisher



Mashali L1 ; Araghi S2
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Source: Iranian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology Published:2017


Abstract

Introduction: Submandibular gland excision is the gold standard treatment for submandibular gland disease. Although submandibulectomy is a relatively standardized surgical procedure, complications are frequently reported. These complications include nerve paralysis or paresis, aesthetic sequelae, hematoma, salivary fistulas or sialoceles, wound infections, hypertrophic scars and inflammations caused by residual lithiasis in the salivary duct. Case Report: We report a case of a rare complication of submandibular gland excision, pharyngocutaneous fistula, which appeared 6 years after previous surgery. The patient underwent surgery, during which a fistula tract from the skin to the pharynx was found and excised. Conclusion: The authors believe that inappropriate execution of the surgical procedure could result in postoperative complications.
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