Application of Biomaterials for the Prevention of Pharyngeal Fistulae: A Systematic Review

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Authors

É. Chabrillac · Centre Interuniversitaire de Recherche et d’Ingénierie des Matériaux

Audrey Tourrette · Centre Interuniversitaire de Recherche et d’Ingénierie des Matériaux

Michel Habib · Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique

Marilys Blanchy · Rescoll (France)

Céline Revenu · Brothier (France)

Grégoire D’Andréa · Observatoire de la Côte d’Azur

Philippe Lavall�e

Abstract

There are already strong arguments to support the use of several biomaterials to cover pharyngeal sutures in order to decrease the rate of PCF after TL or TPL. Replacing a pharyngeal mucosal defect by a biomaterial is currently a more elusive goal.

Topics & Keywords

Tracheal and airway disorders Head and Neck Surgical Oncology Dysphagia Assessment and Management

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Head & Neck

Volume 47, Issue 7, pp. 2048-2057

DOI: 10.1002/hed.28175

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