Tracheocutaneous Fistula Closure with Turnover Flap and Polydioxanone Plate

Tracheocutaneous Fistula Closure with Turnover Flap and Polydioxanone Plate

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Summary:.An alternative surgical treatment is proposed for closure of tracheocutaneous fistulas.The authors present a new Booster Seat technique for reconstruction of persistent tracheocutaneous fistula resultant from temporary tracheostomy.The single-stage closure under local anesthesia involves a fistulous tract turnover flap with a perforated 0.15 mm polydioxanone plate between the flap and the subcutaneous closure.

This article presents 3 cases of persistent tracheocutaneous fistula treated Bracelets by this method.At follow-up examination after follow-up, no recurrent fistula formation had occurred, and no respiratory deformity was present.