Arterial calcification on preoperative computed tomography imaging as a risk factor for pharyngocutaneous fistula formation after total laryngectomy.
Sandra I BrilNajiba ChargiThomas F PezierBernard M TijinkWeibel W BrauniusErnst J SmidPim A de JongRemco de BreePublished in: Head & neck (2021)
AC is widespread in patients undergoing laryngectomy and its burden is associated with PCF. Extensive AC on preoperative imaging may be considered a risk factor for PCF.