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Year : 2016 | Volume
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Recurrent tracheoesophageal puncture fistula closure using a previous flap as donor: a case report
Dushyant Jaiswal, Prabha Yadav, Vinay Shankhdhar, Rahul Dalal MBBS, MS, MCh (Plast)
Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, TATA Memorial Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, India
Correspondence Address:
Rahul Dalal Flat No. K-302, Queen's Tower, New D. P. Road, Aundh, Pune 411007, Maharashtra India
Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None | Check |
DOI: 10.4103/1012-5574.186529
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Tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP)-site fistula dysfunction is a serious complication of TEP prosthesis. We successfully addressed a recurrent TEP-site fistula dysfunction by utilizing the previously done deltopectoral flap. This avoided a fresh donor site. Utilization of sound plastic surgery principles helps in tackling these problems effectively. |
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