Effects of perioperative radiation treatment on stricture and fistula formation in hypopharyngeal reconstruction: A meta-analysis

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Abstract

Hypopharyngeal reconstruction is a surgically challenging procedure, and postoperative management is important due to a high rate of complications following surgery. In particular, stricture and fistula formation is the most common long-term postoperative complication. Through systematic review and meta-analysis of 21 studies, a significant radiation effect of stricture and fistula formation was found in patients who underwent hypopharyngeal reconstruction. The perioperative radiation must be seen as a critical factor for stricture and fistula formation in hypopharyngeal re-construction.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)71-77
Number of pages7
JournalArchives of Craniofacial Surgery
Volume22
Issue number2
DOIs
StatePublished - 2021

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
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Keywords

  • Fistula
  • Hypopharyngeal cancer
  • Stricture

Quacquarelli Symonds(QS) Subject Topics

  • Medicine

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