Persistent tracheostoma: Closure with inverted flap. Report of three cases and literature review
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Keywords
Tracheostomy, persistent tracheostoma, tracheocutaneous fistula
Abstract
Persistent tracheostoma is the most common late complication associated with the use of tracheostomy. We report three cases in which patients underwent a successful closure of persistent tracheostoma using primary closure in layers with inverted flap technique. The advantages of this method are that it represents a simple alternative and is able to be performed under local anesthesia on an outpatient basis, with excellent aesthetic results, significantly improving the quality of life of these patients.
