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![Healing the gap: the evolution of esophageal substitute and quality of life in patients undergoing total pharyngolaryngoesophagectomy with reconstruction](https://image.oaes.cc/3c9f57d5-f784-4a10-8bcd-eefaf4b02d82/4109.fig.5.jpg)
Figure 5. The negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) facilitates formation of a controlled enterocutaneous fistula and avoids saliva soiling with subsequent abscess formation. Continuous and steady negative pressure was applied with connection of the suction tube to the bedside wall suction unit.