Abstract
Tracheo-cutaneous fistula is a relatively uncommon complication that can occur after tracheotomy. The possibility of fistula increases in proportion to the duration of intubation and it occurs due to the transposition of stratified squamous epithelium in the passage between the tracheal mucosa and the skin. There are several surgical techniques to repair trachea-cutaneous fistula, such as primary suture, fistulectomy and primary suture, fistulectomy and secondary intention healing, and using local or regional flap. In addition to these techniques, we would like to introduce a technique used in our hospital.
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