Pharyngocutaneous fistulae after total laryngectomy: a systematic review

Authors

  • Mary Elizabeth de Santana University of Sao Paulo; Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing
  • Namie Okino Sawada University of Sao Paulo; Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000400019

Keywords:

laryngeal neoplasms, laryngectomy, postoperative complications

Abstract

Nursing care to patients after total laryngectomy should be based on scientific knowledge. Evidence-based practice is a type of approach that stimulates the use of research results in clinical practice. This study presents a systematic review that aimed to identify the main treatments for pharyngocutaneous fistulae after total laryngectomy. Articles were selected from five databases: Pubmed, Cinahl, Biomednet Research Tools, Cochrane Library and Lilacs. The review sample consisted of 37 articles. After analyzing the articles included in the review, results showed that conservative treatment is commonly used for pharyngocutaneous fistulae, recommending intensive hygiene and wound treatment. The use of research results in clinical practice will grant greater consistency to nurses' actions in care for patients with pharyngocutaneous fistulae.

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Published

2008-08-01

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 4 (2008)

Section

Review Articles

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How to Cite

Pharyngocutaneous fistulae after total laryngectomy: a systematic review. (2008). Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 16(4), 772-778. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692008000400019