Open AccessTracheocutaneous fistula ‐ A surgical challenge
Author(s) -
Chirakkal Pramod,
Al Hail Amira Nasser I H
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.3901
Subject(s) - medicine , fistula , surgery , multidisciplinary approach , general surgery , social science , sociology
Tracheocutaneous fistula presents a challenge to the surgeon as different factors affect its formation and healing. A multidisciplinary approach and proper patient counseling, duration of cannulation, and comorbidities help in prognosis and outcome.