Persistent tracheostoma: Closure with inverted flap. Report of three cases and literature review

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F. Quilodrán Ruiz
F. Middleton Infante
M. Pavez Vera
J. Bermeo Sánchez
C. Papuzinski Aguayo

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.

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