Endoscopic Management of a Hypopharyngeal-Subglottic Fistula: Case Series and Literature Review.
case_series · Level IV
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- Record sourced from PubMed, PMID 40468861.
- Also identified by DOI 10.1002/lary.32320 and PMC identifier 12645367.
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Abstract
A rare complication of prolonged intubation or laryngeal radiation is destruction of the posterior cricoid cartilage with resultant hypopharyngeal-subglottic fistula leading to aspiration and inability to consume a regular diet. We describe a step-by-step endoscopic approach to the closure of a hypopharyngeal-subglottic fistula. This technique successfully closed the fistula in two patients and allowed the safe resumption of an oral diet.
Medical subject headings
- Hypopharynx
- Pharyngeal Diseases
- Endoscopy
- Laryngoscopy
- Fistula