Table 3 Rate of pharyngocutaneous fistula development in all patients and by reconstruction type
Group | Rate of PCF development |
|---|---|
Overall (all patients) | 5.1% |
Primary closure | 3.8% |
Free flap | 9.5% |
Regional flap | 5.5% |
Group | Rate of PCF development |
|---|---|
Overall (all patients) | 5.1% |
Primary closure | 3.8% |
Free flap | 9.5% |
Regional flap | 5.5% |