Table 2.
Complications of different prostheses (n=41)
| Type of prosthesis | Complications | Number of cases (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Blom-Singer (n=20) | ||
| Immediate | Haematoma | 1(5) |
| Wound infection | 2(10) | |
| Leak around prosthesis | 5(25) | |
| Delayed | Granuloma around prosthesis | 3(15) |
| Dislodgement of prosthesis & persistent T-E fistula | 2(10) | |
| False passage creation while re-insertion by the patient | 1(5) | |
| Candida growth Early decay of < 3 | 10(50) | |
| months prosthesis i.e. due to poor maintenance | 2(10) | |
| Provox (n=21) | Temp leak through prosthesis due to candida growth | 18(85.7) |