Table 3 Outcome of patients diagnosed with PCF
From: Role of blue dye test as an early predictor of post-laryngectomy pharyngocutaneous fistula
Outcomes | Blue dye test Positive (n = 5) | Blue dye test Negative (n = 35) |
|---|---|---|
Evidence of PCF | ||
Presence of fistula (n = 7) | 5 | 2 |
No fistula (n = 33) | - | 33 |
POD of diagnosis (days) median (range) | 10 (5; 12) | 23 (12, 34) |
Conservative management | 4 | 1 |
Surgical closure | 1 | 1 |
Time to closure of fistula (days) median (range) | 23 (19; 38) | 45 (20, 70) |