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Definitive Closure of the Tracheoesophageal Puncture Site after Oncologic Laryngectomy: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis  

Escandon, Joseph M. (Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center)
Mohammad, Arbab (Department of Surgery, Aarupadai Veedu Medical College and Hospital)
Mathews, Saumya (Department of Plastic and Microvascular Services, Tata Memorial Hospital)
Bustos, Valeria P. (Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School)
Santamaria, Eric (Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, National Cancer Institute, Hospital General Dr. Manuel Gea Gonzalez)
Ciudad, Pedro (Reconstructive and Burn Surgery Department, Arzobispo Loayza National Hospital)
Chen, Hung-Chi (Department of Plastic Surgery, China Medical University Hospital)
Langstein, Howard N. (Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center)
Manrique, Oscar J. (Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Strong Memorial Hospital, University of Rochester Medical Center)
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Archives of Plastic Surgery / v.49, no.5, 2022 , pp. 617-632 More about this Journal
Abstract
Tracheoesophageal puncture (TEP) and voice prosthesis insertion following laryngectomy may fail to form an adequate seal. When spontaneous closure of the fistula tract does not occur after conservative measures, surgical closure is required. The purpose of this study was to summarize the available evidence on surgical methods for TEP site closure. A comprehensive search across PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, and Cochrane was performed to identify studies describing surgical techniques, outcomes, and complications for TEP closure. We evaluated the rate of unsuccessful TEP closure after surgical management. A meta-analysis with a random-effect method was performed. Thirty-four studies reporting on 144 patients satisfied inclusion criteria. The overall incidence of an unsuccessful TEP surgical closure was 6% (95% confidence interval [CI] 1-13%). Subgroup analysis showed an unsuccessful TEP closure rate for silicone button of 8% (95% CI < 1-43%), 7% (95% CI < 1-34%) for dermal graft interposition, < 1% (95% CI < 1-37%) for radial forearm free flap, < 1% (95% CI < 1-52%) for ligation of the fistula, 17% (95% CI < 1-64%) for interposition of a deltopectoral flap, 9% (95% CI < 1-28%) for primary closure, and 2% (95% CI < 1-20%) for interposition of a sternocleidomastoid muscle flap. Critical assessment of the reconstructive modality should take into consideration previous history of surgery or radiotherapy. Nonirradiated fields and small defects may benefit from fistula excision and tracheal and esophageal multilayer closure. In cases of previous radiotherapy, local flaps or free tissue transfer yield high successful TEP closure rates. Depending on the defect size, sternocleidomastoid muscle flap or fasciocutaneous free flaps are optimal alternatives.
Keywords
punctures; prosthesis failure; tracheoesophageal fistula; wound closure techniques; TEP closure; laryngectomy; meta-analysis;
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