Trakeokutanöz Fistüller

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Çocukluk Çağında Doğumsal ve Edinsel Fistüller, Ahmet Murat Çakmak,Gülnur Göllü Bahadır, Editör, Amazon.com books , İzmir, ss.28-32, 2025

  • Yayın Türü: Kitapta Bölüm / Ders Kitabı
  • Basım Tarihi: 2025
  • Yayınevi: Amazon.com books
  • Basıldığı Şehir: İzmir
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.28-32
  • Editörler: Ahmet Murat Çakmak,Gülnur Göllü Bahadır, Editör
  • Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Tracheostomy is commonly performed in cases such as upper airway obstruction or chronic ventilator

dependence. Tracheocutaneous fistula (TCF) is a potential complication in pediatric patients follow-

ing tracheostomy. In pediatric patients, TCF frequently arises after decannulation and may lead to

complications such as secretion, weakened cough reflex, and cosmetic issues. The risk of TCF increas-

es with tracheostomy longer than 24 months in children. Frequently, fistulas may close spontane-

ously within 6-12 months, while large fistulas may require surgical intervention. Surgical treatments

include primary closure, flap techniques, and cartilage graft transplantation. Effective management

of TCF relies on early diagnosis, proper follow-up, and timely surgical intervention when necessary.