Reconstruction of a post electrical burn compound defect of the neck with pharyngo-laryngeal cutaneous fistula. A rare case report
Journal: University Journal of Surgery and Surgical Specialities (Vol.2, No. 4)Publication Date: 2016-09-22
Authors : ARAVIND MAHARAJ PAKIRIMAHESWARAN;
Page : 170-175
Keywords : Electrical burn; pharyngolaryngeal defect; fistula; myocutaneousflap;
Abstract
Electrical burn injuries of the head and neck are rare. The patient usually undergoes a long course of recovery. When complicated with the involvement of larynx and pharynx, there are additional problems of airway and nutrition maintenance.This is a case report of a 37 year old mason with an electrical burn of the neck resulting in a pharynolaryngeal defect, managed by a pectoralis major myocutaneous flap and split skin graft
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